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Attacker’s sentence reflects ‘premeditation’ against uniformed army officer

Anthony Esan was jailed for life after attacking Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton near Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent, in July 2024.

Evening Standard

Man jailed for life after launching 'Lee Rigby-style' attack on Army officer near Kent barracks

Prosecutors said Anthony Esan searched online for attacks, including of murdered soldier Lee Rigby

Evening Standard

Army officer told wife attack was ‘like Lee Rigby’, court hears

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton tearfully told of being ‘forever in gratitude’ to the ‘heroes’, including his wife Eileen, who came to his aid.

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UK Ministry of Defense backs new Drone Engineering Degree to make the army 10X more lethal using know-how from Ukraine

A new cutting-edge Drone Engineering Degree course will welcome its first intake of students in the UK, this year.

Tom’s Hardware

British Government Urged to Consider Conscription as Experts Warn of 'Immediate' War Threat

With the British Army at its smallest since 1815 and global tensions rising in 2026, Tory Baroness Goldie urges the government to consider conscription now.

International Business Times UK

Stakeknife: should the British government reveal the real name of its top IRA informer?

Of the countless people who provided intelligence to help the British state fight terrorism during the Troubles in Northern Ireland (1968-98), Agent Stakeknife was the best known. He had a reputation for having been involved in the most violent offences as a member of the IRA while simultaneously providing the…

The Conversation

Who is Lance Corporal George Hooley: Details About British Soldier Killed in Ukraine

Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, a highly rated British paratrooper with deployments in Afghanistan, Africa and Eastern Europe, has been named as the UK service member killed in an accident in Ukraine while observing tests of a new defensive capability. Here is what is known so far about his life,…

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AJAX Fleet Facts, Photos, and Why the British Army Is Halting Its Use – Again

The AJAX fighting vehicle was designed to transform UK battlefield intelligence, but military training was paused after soldiers suffered noise and vibration injuries

International Business Times UK

Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms

Former Brexit secretary Sir David Davis says lawyers for the SAS Regimental Association have written to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Evening Standard

“Vets Obviously Came In Second”: Meghan Markle Slammed For Veterans Day Post For Prince Harry

People think the Duchess of Sussex is doing some damage control after she and Prince Harry made an unexpected appearance at Kris Jenner's party.

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King hugs Second World War veteran, 105, at Windsor remembrance reception

Yavar Abbas moved the King and Queen to tears earlier this year by thanking the royal couple for attending a VJ Day event despite health issues.

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Northern Ireland’s political leaders divided over Soldier F acquittal

First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed disappointment while DUP leader Gavin Robinson hailed a ‘clear and welcome outcome’.

The Independent UK

Labour should relax law on Brits serving in Ukrainian army – MP turned soldier

Jack Lopresti, former Tory deputy chairman, has been serving with the Ukrainian army since January.

Evening Standard

Ex-Wren issues call to action after report highlights sexual harassment in Army

A ‘cultural audit’ of the Army found female service personnel experienced ‘predation’ and sexual assault by their male colleagues.

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Trump’s state visit begins as royals turn on the charm with Windsor welcome

The US president and First Lady landed in the Walled Garden to be greeted by William and Kate, who walked with them to see the King and Queen.

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Trump to land in Walled Garden for royal welcome at little-known Windsor house

William and Kate will greet the US president and his wife, and walk the short distance to see the King and Queen at nearby Victoria House.

The Independent UK

Key timings for Donald Trump’s controversial visit as helicopter to land in Walled Garden

The scale and spectacle of the military ceremonial on show for Trump is unprecedented

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Trump to be treated to world-first spectacle during UK state visit

The government says the military ceremonial is unprecedented in its scale

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Trump to be treated to first joint UK-US military flypast at a state visit

An extra-large guard of honour will be presented to the pomp-loving president.

The Independent UK

British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires

Britain's government has agreed to pay millions to Kenyans to settle a lawsuit after its military forces lost legal immunity in Kenya

The Independent UK

Army spends £118m on more systems to shoot down missiles and drones

The new equipment will form part of Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art defence system that can intercept munitions and aircraft.

The Independent UK

‘I have been fighting with Ukrainian soldiers for two years. Trump and Putin can’t bring peace overnight’

ON THE GROUND: Drew Scott, a former British soldier, joined Ukraine’s International Legion in 2023 and has fought in some of the war’s most vicious battles. As the US and Russian leaders prepare to meet in Alaska, he tells Askold Krushelnycky the mood on the frontline is one of weary…

Euronews

British troops stationed in Kenya found paying for sex despite ban

The British Army has vowed to crack down on sexual abuse after an inquiry found some of its soldiers using sex workers at a training site in Kenya.

Evening Standard

The Traitors winner Harry Clark announces debut memoir focused on his faith

The 24-year-old won the second series of the hit BBC show, which sees a group of ‘faithfuls’ attempt to banish the ‘traitors’ to win a cash prize.

The Independent UK

Ex-British Army chief says conflict with Russia a ‘realistic possibility’

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