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Church of England praying for peace but preparing for war

The Church’s parliament – officially known as the General Synod – will hear from a senior military figure when it meets next month.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Labour Government plan to teach 'importance of UK military' in schools

THE UK Government are reportedly planning to teach children the “value of the British military” in schools ...

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025

Former UK military chief encourages doubling of defence spending

The UK spent £53.9 billion on defence in the 2023/24 and the Government has committed to increases in the coming years.

The Independent UK · May 9, 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

Pakistan Military Convicts 60 More Civilians Of Pro-Khan Unrest

Pakistan military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians for taking part in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Thursday, after international outcry over earlier announced convictions.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2024

LGBT veterans to receive £70,000 for historic mistreatment in armed forces

A ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual people serving in the armed forces was lifted in 2000

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Armed forces chief speaks out on chance of Russia attack and invasion of UK

There is only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the United Kingdom, the chief of the Armed Forces has said.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Over 1.76 crore school students from all states, UTs participate in Project Veer Gatha 4.0

The students have sent poems, paintings, essays, videos, etc. in honour of the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 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

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile

DRDO successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 17, 2024