Category : Defence Security


MoD Loses Track of Veterans on Strategic Reserve List

A defence adviser reveals the Ministry of Defence has lost contact details for thousands of veterans in the strategic reserve, risking national security. Calls for urgent action to identify fit and willing personnel.

Iran-US Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz

Heightened military activity in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US face off, with implications for Israel, Lebanon, and global oil markets amid ongoing Middle East instability.

Russian Gunman Kills Six in Kyiv Terror Attack

A Moscow-born shooter killed at least six people and took hostages in a Kyiv supermarket before being shot dead by police. President Zelensky confirms the attack in Holosiivskyi district.

UK Defence Spending Debate: Welfare vs Warfare

Readers challenge calls for increased military funding, arguing for diplomacy over arms races and highlighting procurement failures in the British armed forces amid global tensions.

Family Sues Kansas Police Over Death in Custody

Relatives of Charles Adair file a federal lawsuit after a sheriff's deputy was charged with second-degree murder for shoving his knee into the cuffed man's back, demanding video release.

Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid US Standoff

Iran has reversed its reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions after the US maintained its blockade. IRGC forces reportedly fired on a tanker attempting passage, escalating tensions in the region.

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