Royal British Legion demands government scraps ‘exorbitant’ fees faced by Commonwealth soldiers who want to stay in the UK after leaving the British armed forces Commonwealth personnel have to pay fees to stay in the UK under current rules Visa fees for a sevice leader and their family can be up to £10,000 The Royal … Read more
The Iron Curtain falls: Moment ‘drunk’ Russian soldiers smash tank through metal fence of Volgograd airport after racing along roads at 55mph… before driver and crew mate are ‘detained’ Corporal Alexander Zherebtsov, 29 was driving the tank at at 55 mph He narrowly missed a house in Gumrak and smashed through a pile of chopped firewood … Read more
It’s grandad’s army! Soldiers will be told they can serve until they are 65 so defence chiefs can use their expert knowledge Specialists in intelligence will be able to stay on until the normal retirement age Most soldiers left the Army after 22 years and could serve up until the age of 60 Both regular … Read more
How war crimes accusations against soldiers on overseas tours are investigated will be reviewed by judge The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said probe will ensure guidance is ‘fit for future’ Is for investigating accusations against members of armed forces on foreign soil Government facing controversy over Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Labour said … Read more
The Prince of Wales thanked secret service staff on both sides of the Atlantic for their work as he visited the top-secret US spy base RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire today. Prince Charles, 71, travelled to the communications and intelligence site near Harrogate, which for the last 60 years has been used by personnel from … Read more
I lakalaka what I see! A smiling Prince Charles watches Fijian soldiers perform dances in traditional dress to mark the 50th anniversary of the South Pacific country’s independence Five Fijian soldiers performed a Lakalaka celebration at Birkhall on Saturday Prince Charles watched the soldiers’ performance in traditional skirts and shirts The Prince of Wales was … Read more
Revealed: A boiled egg with soldiers is Britain’s favourite way to enjoy an egg (and five minutes and 10 seconds is the perfect boiling time) Over 30% of Britons say a boiled egg and soldiers is the best way to eat an egg The classic fried egg came a close second followed by scrambled, then … Read more
Russian soldiers have been captured slugging it out in a gruesome boxing fight as part of their qualifications for a special forces beret in a spectacular set of photos. Volga Federal District’s National Guard special forces servicemen took part in the gruelling test to earn a crimson beret today. Striking pictures show the men battering … Read more
Ben Wallace signalled tonight that drones will replace troops in future wars as he warned Britain’s enemies have ‘adapted far more quickly than us’. The Defence Secretary set out his plan for the military to become ‘relentlessly innovative’ as he unveiled new lethal autonomous kit for use by the Royal Navy. He was flanked by … Read more
Ben Wallace signalled tonight that drones will replace troops in future wars as he warned Britain’s enemies have ‘adapted far more quickly than us’. The Defence Secretary set out his plan for the military to become ‘relentlessly innovative’ as he unveiled new lethal autonomous kit for use by the Royal Navy. He was flanked by … Read more