Green berets: Climate change ‘firmly a defence problem’ says army chief in new report that recommends the Armed Forces ‘take transformative action’ to become more eco-friendly Lt General Richard Nugee led the Climate Change and Sustainability Review He said that climate change was ‘changing the way our military fight’ The report, released today, suggests military … Read more
Former Army Lance Corporal, 47, who sent email to Alastair Campbell threatening to shoot him in the back of the head avoids jail Lee Gould, 47, emailed Campbell to say: ‘I would happily put one in…your skull’ Gould sent the email during a mental health crisis, his prosecutor told the court He was sentenced to … Read more
Former Army Lance Corporal, 47, who sent email to Alastair Campbell threatening to shoot him in the back of the head avoids jail Lee Gould, 47, emailed Campbell to say: ‘I would happily put one in…your skull’ Gould sent the email during a mental health crisis, his prosecutor told the court He was sentenced to … Read more
More than 100 Royal Air Force planes and helicopters are to be scrapped as part of a defence revolution which will see most manned aircraft replaced by drones. The radical move to ground 114 fighter jets, intelligence and transport aircraft and helicopters last night raised questions over the UK’s ability to launch large-scale military operations. The … Read more
The former head of the US military today warned the UK will be ‘getting very close to not being able to contribute’ on the world stage if it goes ahead with a 10,000 troop cut to the size of the British Army. Admiral Mike Mullen, ex-chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the … Read more
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and committee chairman Tobias Ellwood in texting war over Army cutbacks Mr Wallace used private text message to tear into defence committee chairman Mr Wallace appeared to accuse Mr Ellwood of a ‘Ladybird book’ approach earlier Rows are latest sign of Tory tensions over tomorrow’s defence command paper By Brendan Carlin … Read more
British Army’s new power Rangers: Elite new 1,000-strong unit of some of the fittest soldiers will back-up the SAS and may perform some special forces missions Army to form elite unit which could be thrust into battle against Islamic State The group could also face Russian proxy groups in Africa as early as next year … Read more
British Army soldier, 24, hanged himself after being told to ‘man up’ when he asked for time off to look after his daughter during lockdown, inquest hears Rfn Mitchell Matthews, 24, took time off as nurse wife Katy worked in pandemic Widow told hearing he was told to ‘man up’ and felt under increasing pressure … Read more
Harry and Meghan are WRONG to brand the Royal family and British public racist, says father of Army officer who was called a ‘P***’ by Prince Harry apologised in 2009 after footage showed him using the word ‘P***’ Ahmed Raza Khan insisted he took no offence, contemporary reports said His father does not agree with racism … Read more
Yummy Mummies star Lorinska Merrington ‘disappointed’ after claims Rebecca Judd donated loungewear from her clothing range to The Salvation Army By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:20 GMT, 14 March 2021 | Updated: 14:20 GMT, 14 March 2021 Lorinska Merrington has revealed she is ‘disappointed’ after claims emerged that Rebecca Judd donated clothing from … Read more