...to Afghanistan, and continues to support the Afghan Security Forces in reducing the threat from terrorism and helping to build a better future. The Afghan Security Forces have demonstrated their...
There is reporting that British forces are assisting the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: As part of the...
...AFGHANISTAN The Times reports that British and American special forces were fighting last night in Sangin. The paper claims at least one British SAS unit of about 30 soldiers has...
Today’s defence news includes gains made by Iraqi forces against Daesh, the flooding response and developments in Afghanistan. RAMADI The Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph and Independent all report that Daesh...
...Air Force Benson - 33 Sqn Centenary Parade - 12 Janurary 2016 - Corporal (Cpl) Connor Payne Image shows: The parade formed on the parade square. Based in Kabul, Afghanistan,...
Today’s defence news blog looks at a report into a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, data breaches, swearing, the proposed sale of Kneller Hall and allegations concerning the weather in Cyprus....
...a Lynx helicopter crash that killed five UK servicemen in Afghanistan in 2014. Russia/Syria Commentary around Russia’s decision to drawdown a significant amount of its military in Syria continues with...
...duty in Afghanistan is to receive the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Lucca lost one of her front legs during a search for improvised explosive devices in 2012, according...
...in Afghanistan. A number of protected mobility vehicles have been brought into the core fleet; it was decided that the capability required from Warthog could be delivered by other vehicles,...
Today’s defence news includes reporting on Libya and coverage of a court case which heard that the youngest British soldier to serve in Afghanistan was beaten to death in an...
