All news on the topic: British Army
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Drunk soldiers arrested after stealing Army Bulldog and smashing cars in £100,000 rampage
This is the shocking moment a drunk soldier stole a “tank” and smashed up civilian cars in a £100,000 joyride around camp.
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Whistleblower claims UK special forces abused Afghan prisoners "for fun"
A whistleblower was told British soldiers picked Afghan prisoners on a forklift and drove at top speed until they fell ‘for fun’.
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UK Ministry of Defence censured after tank explosion killed two soldiers
The Health and Safety Executive has authorised the maximum sanction available for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after two soldiers died and two others were injured in an explosion.
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British Army launches probe after sensitive military files found dumped at public recycling centre
Defence chiefs are investigating after highly sensitive military papers from the British Army’s largest garrison were found dumped at a council tip.
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Corporal Rhys Calland beats former world champion to win Europe’s Strongest Man title
British Army soldier Corporal Rhys Calland has won the Europe’s Strongest Man competition.
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Leonardo takeover gives Iveco’s UK drone vehicle arm power to scale production
The takeover of Iveco Defence Vehicles by the Italian defence giant Leonardo has, in the view of the managing director of IDV UK, transformed its British uncrewed vehicles business by finally handing it the muscle to move from prototypes into real production.
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Banker held over Putney Pusher case re-arrested on Class A and B drug offences
A man arrested in connection to the ‘Putney Pusher’ case of 2017 has been detained again after police found drugs at his London home.
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Defence secretary John Healey announces death of British soldier during Iraq exercise
A member of the British Army died in a training accident in Iraq on Sunday, Defence Secretary John Healey has said.
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British Army turns abandoned London Underground station into NATO war command hub in Russia response drill
The British Army has transformed a disused London Underground platform into a NATO command post as part of a major exercise testing the UK’s ability to lead troops in the defense of Europe.
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UK warned to prepare civilians for war with possible return of national service
A top government advisor has suggested that the UK should consider reinstating a mandatory national service.
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Israeli airstrike kills journalist as reports highlight mounting deaths of media workers in Gaza war
On Wednesday, journalist Amal Khalil and photographer Zeinab Faraj were reporting from southern Lebanon when an Israeli airstrike reportedly hit a car in front of them.
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UK loses track of thousands of veterans as fears grow army would run out of troops and ammunition in war
The whereabouts of thousands of military veterans who would be called to service if the UK entered a conflict are currently unknown.
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UK military chiefs ordered to find £3.5bn savings amid warnings Britain is ‘unprepared for war’
UK military generals have been asked to find £3.5bn of savings with fears Sir Keir Starmer is leaving the country ‘unprepared for war’.
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Misogyny in army harder to tackle as toxic online culture spreads among recruits
The head of the British army has warned that the “manosphere” is making it harder to stop misogyny and sexual harassment within the military.
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£1.5bn drone fiasco: UK taxpayers foot bill as faulty military project collapses
Exclusive: Elbit Systems profiting from doomed drone program which cost UK taxpayer £1.5 billion.
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UK military chief warns Russia is rearming for larger conflict
The UK is ‘on an inevitable collision course’ with Russia, whether Ukraine wins or loses, a top British Army official has said.
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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training after 30 soldiers fall ill from severe noise and vibration
Over the weekend, 30 soldiers fell ill while training to operate the armoured fighting vehicle, leading to a two-week suspension of the Ajax vehicle’s use.
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Call of Duty goes military: UK soldiers to sharpen real-world skills through gaming
General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes made the remarks as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unveiled the launch of the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG).
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Victim Jaysley Beck, 19, took her own life months after the assault
A former British Army sergeant major has been sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a teenage soldier, who later took her own life.
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Army officers ordered to cut ties with men-only members’ clubs
Army officers have been ordered to “disassociate” themselves from private members’ clubs that refuse to allow female soldiers to join.
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Operation Pianora investigates sexual misconduct at British army locations
Hundreds of women have come forward to allege sexual abuse took place during British army medical examinations over five decades.
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King Charles leads tribute to gay and transgender veterans dismissed under decades-long ban
The sculpture takes the form of a crumpled bronze letter bearing words from personnel who were affected by the ban on gay and transgender people from serving in the armed forces.
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Ex-Wren calls for action after report reveals sexual harassment in Army
A former Royal Navy engineer shared her experience of self-protection from sexual harassment in the service, urging the British Army to take action following a report that concluded "active sexual predation is a problem" within the force.
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Hilary Benn unveils reforms to replace rejected Legacy Act in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland secretary has stated that new measures aimed at addressing crimes committed during the Troubles will tackle the "unfinished business" of the peace agreement made 27 years ago.
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