Trials of Britain’s new £5.5 billion Ajax armoured vehicles are halted for SECOND time because they are too noisy for their crews Ministry of Defence said Ajax trials have been suspended over noise concerns Crews have reportedly suffered nausea, swollen joins and tinnitus during trials Vehicles are billed as ‘fully digital’ and ‘the next generation … Read more
HMS Severn sailed back to Portsmouth this morning after seeing off French fishermen off the coast of Jersey together with HMS Tamar following a row over post-Brexit fishing rules. The Royal Navy River-class offshore patrol vessel was welcomed home today after it was scrambled amid an escalating standoff with French skippers who have threatened to … Read more
The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has returned to the sea after two leaks in five months and £3.3million-worth of repairs. The ship – which cost £3billion to manufacture – was stranded in Portsmouth in December 2020 after thousands of gallons of sea water poured into the vessel’s engine room for more … Read more
Australian minister warns ‘the drums of war are beating’ as it pledges to upgrade military bases and expand drills with US forces to combat China Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveils plans worth half a billion US dollars Australian minister warns ‘the drums of war’ are beating in the Pacific region War between China and Taiwan … Read more
Russia has ‘successfully’ tested a massive new missile designed to blast US nukes out of the sky as it continues its display of military prowess – despite announcing a partial troop pullback from areas bordering Ukraine. The trial of the new weapon, believed to be called the A-235 PL-19 Nudol, took place at the Sary … Read more
Today sacked defence minister Johnny Mercer will take a seat in the gallery at Belfast Crown Court where the first servicemen in British military history will face trial for the killing of an active IRA member. He is determined that he, at least, will not abandon the two ex-paratroopers, known only as Soldier A and … Read more
Russia staged huge military drills involving 10,000 troops, 60 warships, over 200 warplanes, and about 1,200 vehicles in Crimea today after Vladimir Putin warned the West not to ‘dare cross any red lines’ amid soaring tensions with Ukraine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu personally travelled to the peninsula on Thursday to oversee the colossal war games involving Russia’s southern military … Read more
Russia is staging huge military drills involving 10,000 troops and 40 warships in Crimea after Vladimir Putin warned the West not to ‘dare cross any red lines’ amid soaring tensions with Ukraine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu travelled to the peninsula on Thursday to oversee the colossal war games involving Russia’s southern military district and paratroopers close … Read more
Veterans minister Johnny Mercer ‘is on the brink of quitting over failure to protect Troubles soldiers from being persecuted’ Defence minister Johnny Mercer is believed to be on the brink of quitting his job Thought to be frustrated at the lack of protections for veterans of Troubles Suggestions Mr Mercer will wait until key piece … Read more
Does Putin really need another army? Russia’s defence minister wants to CLONE 3,000-year-old ancient warriors found in Siberia (and their horses to boot) Sergei Shoigu has unveiled desire to clone ancient royal warriors in Siberia The ancient Tunnug burial site is located in the Valley of the Kings in Tuva ‘We would like very much to … Read more