Princess Anne pays respects at graves of Northern Ireland’s WWII dead Anne also planted an Irish yew tree and met with young people from the RAF Air Cadets The Independent UK · Jul 23
Princess Royal meets air cadets as she celebrates milestone anniversary Anne planted an Irish yew tree during a visit to the Castle Archdale Museum. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Fourth pellet-like injury after July 20 march: DU student’s family says he may lose an eye Sahil Lochab, a 22-year-old from Najafgarh, is undergoing treatment to save vision in his right eye. A student at Delhi University who works part-time and is preparing to sit the Delhi Police recruitment exam, he was part of the July 20 march, carrying the Tricolour, when – by his own… Newslaundry · Jul 23
‘Overdue reunion’: aviation hero’s long lost granddaughter uncovers secret past Judy Bain, 81, spent most of her life unaware she was a direct descendant of the daring pilot Arthur Whitten Brown The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Royal Mail unveils military jet aircraft stamps The main set of eight stamps features the Gloster Meteor F1, the RAF’s first jet fighter, as well as the modern Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. Evening Standard · Jul 22
How Much Does It Cost to Shadow a Russian Warship? Britain's Navy Faces a Growing Bill A recent live-fire exercise off Plymouth highlights the Royal Navy's challenges monitoring increasing Russian naval activity near UK waters. Explore the costs and strategic implications of these routine missions. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Delhi CJP Protest: Viral video shows RAF personnel attacked with swords during Connaught Place clashes, FIR registered A Rapid Action Force personnel faced assault with swords amid protests in New Delhi. The officer was allegedly attacked by a mob while attempting to rescue another individual. Footage shows the personnel being chased and then beaten after falling to the ground. Police have confirmed the incident and registered an… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Richard Johns obituary Other lives: Dentist and lecturer who became an expert on dental implant techniques The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Stolen war medals' long journey home brings joy to families An epic project began when police discovered war medals among stolen items. The Canberra Times · Jul 12
How to build an elite servicewoman: British military’s top scientists look to unleash ‘oestrogen advantage’ Militaries have been missing a trick as female recruits to receive sex-specific training to unlock their potential The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
RAF serviceman jailed for 11 years after two-decade campaign of abuse Kenny Ralph Dalgleish, 38, attacked two women in a campaign of abuse from 2006 to 2023. Evening Standard · Jul 10
Christopher Hanson-Abbott obituary Other lives: A pioneer of vehicle safety technology whose company Brigade Electronics introduced reversing alarms commercially to the UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Russian plane intercepted by UK fighter jets after 'repeatedly approaching' in the Arctic RAF fighter jets intercept Russian patrol aircraft 'repeatedly approaching' UK carrier strike group Evening Standard · Jul 6
Jamaican WWII veteran who joined RAF at 16 remembered as ‘courageous and humble’ Gilbert Clarke lied about his age to join the RAF as a mechanic in 1943 after reading newspaper reports of ships being sighted in the Caribbean. The Independent UK · Jul 4
Evening Standard · Jul 3 US feels the heat as it celebrates 250th anniversary of breakup from Britain The RAF’s Red Arrows will be helping mark the historic birthday by taking part in an international flypast over New York City
The Conversation · Jun 30 Replacing warships with drones is not an upgrade in capability Britain’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) marks a significant shift in military priorities. Over four years, an additional £15 billion will take spending up to £298 billion overall.
The Independent UK · Jun 27 Watch: Prince George joins Princess of Wales on visit to RAF base Watch as Prince George joins the Princess of Wales on a visit to an RAF base to commemorate Armed Forces Day. (27 June)
Evening Standard · Jun 26 Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson says he has the ‘utmost respect’ for the military The singer and honorary RAF Group Captain met members of the military community at the RAF Odiham base on Friday ahead of Armed Forces Day.
Evening Standard · Jun 26 Ministers braced for opposition over using barracks to house asylum seekers Justice minister Jake Richards said the action was necessary to end the use of hotels.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Home Office eyes up three more military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers Former military bases, Bicester, Barnham and Linton-on-Ouse, singled out for asylum seeker housing
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Red Arrows to thrill US crowds celebrating 250th anniversary of independence The stateside tour will see the world-famous RAF aerobatic team attend events from Maryland to Michigan
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Red Arrows to go on US tour to mark 250th anniversary of independence – including epic finale not seen in 30 years The stateside tour will see the world-famous RAF aerobatic team attend events from Maryland to Michigan
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Nigel Cabourn obituary Influential designer of men’s clothes who was inspired by workwear, military kit and expeditionary gear
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Backing Ukraine, staying out of Iran and riding the Trump rollercoaster: how Starmer handled foreign affairs Analysts say foreign policy was an ‘area of relative strength’ for the prime minister – but goodwill with the White House soon evaporated
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 David Daker obituary Stalwart actor who was best known for playing Harry Crawford in the ITV comedy-drama series Boon