Increased defence spending to see small businesses offered new contracts hub by ministers Up to 12,000 SMEs could be supported by the plans, it is claimed The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
Ministers will set target to spend more defence money with small businesses The Ministry of Defence will also launch a new hub for small and medium sized enterprises to give them better access to the sector. Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025
Ibrox celebrates Armed Forces Day as Barry Ferguson given hero’s welcome Barry Ferguson given hero’s welcome by armed forces at Ibrox The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025
Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned Senior Whitehall source warns armed forces capabilities would need to be pulled back without additional defence spending The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
Peace in Sudan: a fresh mediation effort is needed – how it could work Intense fighting has ravaged Sudan since 15 April 2023. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and its erstwhile comrades-in-arms, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Famine, displacement and mass atrocities are wreaking havoc in the country. The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025
Republic Day 2025: 93 Armed forces personnel get Gallantry Awards today The gallantry awards include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 26, 2025
Armed Forces commissioner expected to be in place in 2026, defence minister says All candidates put forward for the role, which will act as ‘an independent champion’ for the Armed Forces, will undergo ‘robust scrutiny’. Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025
Mexican Mayor Arrested for Links to Organized Crime As New Governor Intensifies Crackdown on Cartels President Claudia Sheinbaum has offered the Governor full support from the country's Armed Forces and National Guard for his anti-corruption crusade Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025
‘Defenders of Mariupol and Snake Island’ among 189 Ukrainians freed in prisoner swap with Russia They were reunited with their families in emotional scenes at a hospital in northern Ukraine Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
UK has no credible plan to mobilise volunteers in event of war, ex-defence minister admits – as it happened Comments from James Heappey come as MoD reveals more than 10,000 UK troops are not fit to serve The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024
More than 10,000 armed forces personnel not medically fit for war, government says A further 14,350 troops have limited deployability, meaning they can only be sent to fight under certain conditions The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024
Over 10,000 in armed forces ‘not medically deployable’, Ministry of Defence says Deployable is defined as personnel who are able to deploy on operations. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024
Kharge, Rahul laud contribution of soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday recalled valour of soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day and expressed their gratitude for their selfless service to the country. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 7, 2024
Armed Forces watchdog will be ‘powerful independent voice’ for troops – Healey The Commissioner will have the power to hear directly from service personnel and family members. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024 Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach ‘national ceasefire’.
Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024 Military personnel join veterans and public for Remembrance Sunday in Portsmouth A service in memory of Armed Forces personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice was held in the city’s Guildhall Square.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2024 France backs UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid Israel's Hezbollah offensive France's armed forces minister has stressed that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFL) will remain in place as Israel expands its targets across the country in a bid to neutralise the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 Fears over future of Falklands after Chagos Islands deal dubbed ‘strategic disaster’ Exclusive: A group of indigenous Chagossians are planning to stage a protest over the decision to hand the archipelago over to Mauritius, The Independent understands, accusing the government of excluding them from talks
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024 Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side After a 25-year military career, including four tours in Afghanistan, former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is still caring for the Armed Forces…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024 What was in the King's Speech? All 40 Labour bills explained THE King has delivered a speech laying out 40 bills which Keir Starmer’s Labour government will aim to bring forward ...
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 How UK’s strategic capabilities compare to the 1980s as defence review rolled out How do Britain’s armed forces compare now to 40 years ago, in 1984, when the UK was engaged in the Cold War with Russia?
The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2024 Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community at…
Marie Claire · Jun 29, 2024 King Charles Releases New Royal Portrait in Honor of U.K.'s Armed Forces Day The new photo was issued during the 80th anniversary year of D-Day.
Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2024 New portrait of King released as Queen pays tribute to armed forces The event is held annually in June for the country to show its support for veterans, service families, cadets and those still serving.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024 EU expected to impose sanctions on six Sudanese military figures fuelling war Exclusive: Rivals from two forces fighting to control Darfur region would be subject to asset freezes and travel bans