US Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42, Eases Drug Rules
The US Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 years old and relaxed restrictions on some drug convictions to address recruitment shortfalls.
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US 'Missile Hunter' Aircraft Spotted on Mysterious Nuclear Mission
A US Air Force RC-135S Cobra Ball intelligence aircraft was tracked on a mysterious flight toward America's nuclear missile silos in North Dakota, raising questions amid geopolitical tensions.
Hegseth's Pentagon Prayer Service Calls for Violence
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a Christian worship service at the Pentagon, praying for 'overwhelming violence' against enemies. The event has sparked controversy and a lawsuit over church-state separation.
US Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42, Eases Drug Rules for Recruitment
The US Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and removed waiver requirements for single marijuana convictions to address recruitment shortfalls.
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Navy Sailor Denies Groping, Claims 'Conspiracy' Over Personality
Able Seaman Sian Dowsett, 25, denies seven counts of sexual assault against four shipmates on HMS Dauntless, alleging false claims due to her 'loud and opinionated' nature.
US Delta Force Plan to Seize Iran's Nuclear Material Revealed
American military chiefs are considering a massive special forces raid to seize Iran's enriched uranium, a high-risk operation reminiscent of the 1980 Eagle Claw disaster.
Storm Therese Ravages Canary Islands: Floods and Chaos
Extreme weather from Storm Therese has caused severe flooding and chaos across the Canary Islands, with rescues, evacuations, and one fatality reported in Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
US 82nd Airborne Division Deploys to Middle East Amid Iran War
The US military is deploying over 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as the Iran war enters its fourth week, with plans to pressure Tehran.
Golden Dome Missile Defense System Accelerates Amid Rising Threats
The ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative is progressing rapidly, with software testing potentially beginning this summer as fears grow over thousands of adversary missiles targeting the US homeland.
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UK Defence Firms Bleed Cash Amid Delayed Spending Plan
UK defence manufacturers face bankruptcy and paralysis due to a six-month delay in the defence investment plan, leaving the industry lagging behind global competitors like Germany and the US.
UK Offers to Host Summit on Reopening Hormuz Strait
The UK has offered to host an international security summit to develop a plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane currently blocked due to the Iran conflict, with defence chiefs discussing options including minesweeping drones
Anthropic Pentagon Lawsuit Over AI Contract Breach
The Pentagon has filed a lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic, alleging breach of contract in a major defence project, raising concerns over AI ethics and national security.
US Army Eases Marijuana Rules to Boost Recruitment
The US Army has relaxed its enlistment rules on marijuana use, allowing recruits with prior use to join more easily, as part of a broader effort to address ongoing recruitment challenges.
British Army Could Only 'Seize a Small Market Town'
General Sir Richard Barrons issues a stark warning about the depleted state of the UK Armed Forces, highlighting severe equipment and training shortages amid Middle East conflict concerns.
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82nd Airborne Division Set for Middle East Deployment
The US military is preparing to deploy 1,000 paratroopers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as the Iran war enters its fourth week, with potential missions including securing the Strait of Hormuz.
British Army Could Only Seize Small Town, Warns Former General
General Sir Richard Barrons says years of cuts have left UK land forces unable to undertake substantial military operations, with troop numbers halved since Cold War.
Veterans Condemn Trump's War Memes as Trivialising Sacrifice
Families of fallen soldiers and military veterans have blasted the White House's use of pop culture memes to describe the Iran conflict, calling the approach obscene and disrespectful to those who have sacrificed.
Tenerife Storm Chaos: Brits Stranded as Floods Hit Canary Islands
Storm Therese has unleashed chaos across Tenerife and the Canary Islands, stranding thousands of Brits in airport hell and causing severe flooding with warnings of more extreme weather to come.
British Tourists Rescued from Flooded Car in Tenerife Storm
Five British holidaymakers were dramatically rescued from a minibus trapped in floodwater in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, as Storm Therese caused widespread devastation across the Canary Islands.
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Arab Nations Scramble for South Korea's Air Defence Missiles
Middle Eastern countries are racing to acquire South Korea's Cheongung missile interceptors, which offer a cheaper and highly effective alternative to US systems amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Ex-MI6 Chief: Iran Has Upper Hand Over US After Trump Lost Initiative
Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, states Iran has gained strategic advantage over America, citing Trump's loss of initiative and Tehran's resilience in globalising the conflict.
US Sends 1,000 82nd Airborne Troops to Mideast as Iran War Talks Begin
The US military is deploying at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, adding to thousands of Marines already headed to the region amid ongoing Iran war negotiations.
British Troops Shoot Down 14 Iranian Drones in Iraq
British troops stationed at Erbil base in Iraq successfully neutralised 14 Iranian one-way attack drones overnight, marking the largest single-night interception since the conflict began.
Colombian President Slams Donated Military Aircraft After Crash
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticises secondhand US-donated Hercules CJ-130 aircraft after a crash kills 66 soldiers, highlighting maintenance costs and defence budget cuts.
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Colombian President Criticises US-Donated Aircraft After Fatal Crash
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemns secondhand military aircraft after a Hercules CJ-130 crash kills 66 soldiers, highlighting maintenance costs and defence budget cuts.
US to Deploy 3,000 Airborne Troops to Middle East
The Pentagon is expected to send 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as Iran rejects US peace talk claims and continues missile attacks on Israel.
Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Missile and Drone Attack
Poland deployed fighter jets and early warning aircraft in response to a large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Ukraine, which killed four and injured dozens across 11 regions.
NATO Jets Scrambled Over Poland in Russian Drone Alert
Polish and allied fighter jets were scrambled as NATO issued its highest alert due to Russian Shahed drone activity near Ukraine, escalating tensions in Europe.
RAF Regiment Downs 14 Iranian Drones in Record Night
British troops in northern Iraq shot down a record 14 kamikaze drones in one night, using Rapid Sentry systems to defend a joint US-UK base in Erbil amid escalating Middle East conflict.
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Iran's Missile Threat to London: UK Defence and NATO Response
Following Iran's targeting of Diego Garcia, Israel warns of 4,000km-range missiles threatening European capitals. The UK government emphasises defensive measures and NATO's ballistic missile shield.
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