Paragliders for British troops: the £6m plan to fly up to 200 miles behind enemy lines
British minister set to build ‘resilient, homegrown defence’ British soldiers could soon be handed powered paragliders that let them fly up to 200 miles behind enemy lines, under a £6m Ministry of Defence programme with trials due to begin “in the coming months.” The backpack-sized machines would allow Royal Marine and Parachute Regiment troops to […]
5 days ago
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian ‘threat to Arctic’
Russia’s activity has returned to Cold War levels As part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the Arctic, Britain will double the number of troops in Norway over the next three years, it has been revealed. The number of British troops stationed in the country, of which 35% of its mainland is in the […]
7 months ago
Keir Starmer issues statement after Trump said British soldiers ‘stayed off front line’ in Afghanistan
The Prime Minister has spoken. Keir Starmer has responded to US President Donald Trump’s comments that British troops and NATO allies stayed off the frontline in Afghanistan, which have sparked outrage from former servicemen and their families. Trump’s comments were made during an interview with Fox News, as he suggested that NATO would not support […]
7 months ago
Royal Navy warships intercept Russian vessels in English Channel
It was done in coordination with NATO allies A small Russian warship and an accompanying Russian oil tanker that sailed towards the North Sea have been intercepted by the Royal Navy, it has been reported. The Navy said that patrol ships based in Portsmouth, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn, were dispatched alongside a Wildcat helicopter […]
7 months ago
Downing Street hits back at Donald Trump after he said British soldiers ‘stayed off front line’ in Afghanistan
‘He was wrong to diminish sacrifice of British troops’ Downing Street has responded to US President Donald Trump’s comments that British troops and NATO allies stayed off the frontline in Afghanistan, which have sparked outrage from former servicemen and their families. As they labelled Trump’s comments as “insulting”, Downing Street has said that the remarks […]
7 months ago
People with specific heights could avoid conscription if WW3 breaks out
If you’re short you might escape war Some Brits might avoid military service altogether thanks to their height, or lack thereof, if World War Three does end up happening. There are some people who would be exempt depending on one’s job or health status, but one way out of conscription may be height, as the […]
8 months ago