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The organisers of the The Royal International Air Tattoo say they are on track for its fastest sellout event ever
Interest in this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has reached record levels with the show on track for its earliest ever sell-out. Last year 150,000 people visited the RAF Fairford ba…
Latest Royal Navy Asute Class submarine officially named
The sixth of the Royal Navy’s leading-edge Astute-class hunter-killer submarines has been formally named – a key milestone on the road to front-line operations. HMS Agamemnon will act as both sword…
The Royal Air Force unveil the newly painted Typhoon display team ahead of this summers air shows
The RAF Typhoon Display Team have revealed a newly painted display aircraft for the 2024 Display Season at RAF Coningsby. The aircraft paint scheme includes features that commemorate…
RAF veteran & former Wiltshire councillor gets 22yrs for multiple counts of child r**e and sexual assault of a boys under 16yrs
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Former councillor Timothy Herbert Darch (formerly known as Julian Timothy Darch) who r**ed teenage boys he met in Swindon in the mid-1990s has been sentenced for 22 years. Image supplied by Wiltshi…
Admiral Rob Bauer, the highest-ranking NATO military leader and Chairman of the Alliance's Military Committee, arrived in Kyiv for the first time since the full-scale invasion.
"Every day we are getting closer, more compatible. Together, we are doing everything we can to ensure that Ukraine becomes a member of our Alliance. The Swedish flag won't be the only blue and yellow one at NATO Headquarters," he assured.
Long waits in recruitment leaves army applicants giving up wanting to join
Source: The Times Recruitment delays come as the number of troops could dip below the Ministry of Defence target of 73,000 within months Tens of thousands of young people are withdrawing their appl…
Bovington Tank Museum News…
If someone asked you to describe the role of military history museums, you’d probably say something about their function in preserving the history of how past conflicts and wars were fought, …
SAAB receives order for Swedish future fighter concept
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems. The contract period is 2024-2025. This includes conceptual…
Sweden upscaling their arms industry in light of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Sweden, the world’s 13th largest arms exporter and NATO’s most recent member has around 200 companies, all under pressure to produce more and faster. The small building with its yellow …
President Zelenskyy met with Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren in Kyiv, following her previous visit to Dnipro.
"We are grateful to the government of the Netherlands, led by the prime minister, the parliament, and society for all the support and significant decisions made for Ukraine. We have signed a robust security agreement between our countries," he stated.
Zelenskyy highlighted the Netherlands' leading role in the international aviation coalition and expressed gratitude to the Dutch government for the crucial decision to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Automatic 40-mm gr***de launchers UAG-40 of Ukrainian development for Territorial Defense from the "Come Back Alive" Charitable Foundation.
Ukrainian ground forces keeping the skies as safe as they can from UAVs
The brave Soldiers of one of the units of the 93rd Kholodny Yar Brigade participating in the assaults are shown in the photos.
Construction has commenced on the largest NATO base in Europe in Romania, as reported by Euronews.
With a construction cost of 2.5 billion euros, the base will accommodate up to 10,000 soldiers. The project encompasses runways, armed platforms, hangars for military aircraft, as well as essential amenities like schools, kindergartens, shops, and a hospital.
Previously, Romania approved the operational deployment of NATO forces on its territory by 2024 in response to significant threats to national security. This decision enables NATO to swiftly deploy joint task forces in Romania in the event of a sudden and severe crisis posing a threat to the country's security, independence, and sovereignty, with the aim of promptly resolving the crisis and preventing its escalation.
Given the increasingly unpredictable geopolitical landscape, NATO intervention may be necessary to safeguard Romania's security and sovereignty.
Approximately forty Russians are slated to participate in the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, as reported by The Guardian.
In December 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a decision permitting Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in individual sports under a neutral status. This entails that these athletes will represent themselves under the Olympic flag rather than their national flag. Additionally, in the event of their victory, the national anthem will not be played.
Victims of peadophile Tim Darch blame lazy local journalism for his ability to stay hidden under the radar
Timothy Herbert Darch of Southdrop Road, Kingsway, Quedgeley, now 62yrs old, formerly known as Julian Timothy Darch, was found guilty of multiple counts of serious sexual assaults that took place i…
🇫🇷 Macron, in response to Putin's new threats regarding Russia's readiness for nuclear war, reminded that France is a "nuclear power" and it is inappropriate to threaten when "you have nuclear weapons"
Ukraine Latest:
The State Emergency Service reported that in Odesa, 20 people were injured following a Russian missile attack.
A fire erupted at the impact site. State Emergency Service rescuers promptly arrived and commenced firefighting, debris clearing, and search-and-rescue operations for the injured. Tragically, during their efforts, the Russian army launched repeated rocket attacks, resulting in the death of one rescuer.
Image by: State Emergency Service
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine received a promised batch of dozens of M113 armored personnel carriers from Spain.
These armored personnel carriers were specially converted to evacuate the wounded from the battlefield.
"Dozens of these armored evacuation vehicles have already arrived in Ukraine. Several hundred more are expected in the near future." — Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Red Arrows set to fly at Teignmouth Air Show
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ONE OF THE SOUTH-WESTS BIGGEST AND FREE EVENTS IS RETURNING IN 2024 The RAF Red Arrows are set to fly at Teignmouth Airshow, in Devon. Run by a team of volunteers, the airshow will take place on Sa…
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In an analysis between three publications to find who has the best Special Forces in the world, the UK came second to the US Tier-1 Special Missions Unit in the ‘Top 10 Best Special Forces Units in the World’
What do you think?
Military News Today takes a look at the ‘Top Ten Best Special Forces in the World’. The level of training of any of these Elite soldiers is on another level to conventional soldiers, no…
The exclusive story of Tim Darch a convicted predator peadophile, who became a Wiltshire councillor…
A predator that was actively grooming young boys under 16 in the 1990s was finally convicted and put behind bars.
The full story here:
Timothy Herbert Darch of Southdrop Road, Kingsway, Quedgeley, now 62yrs old, formerly known as Julian Timothy Darch, was today (Tuesday 20th February) found guilty of multiple counts of serious sex…
RAF veteran has been found guilty of numerous non-recent serious sexual assaults in Swindon.
Timothy Darch, 62, of Southrop Road Kingsway, Quedgeley, was found guilty today (20/02) following a trial at Swindon Crown Court.
The offences took place between 1996 and 1997 on three teenagers aged 14 or 15 years-old.
Darch was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 16, and four counts of r**e on a boy under the age of 16.
He is due to be sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on March 28.
Detective Constable Ross Duff, from Swindon CID said: "Darch met the young men through Swindon organisations such as support charities for young gay men. Darch put himself in a position of trust and exploited and took advantage of those vulnerable children.
"I would like to thank his victims for their incredible bravery throughout this process, by giving their evidence to police and throughout the trial.
“I hope that this verdict reassures our community that we take these allegations very seriously, and that this behaviour will not be tolerated.
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The Secretary General of NATO reacted harshly to Trump's words about the intimidation of allies
The Secretary General noted that NATO is both ready and able to defend all allies in the event of aggression, and any attack on a NATO country will receive a united and powerful response.
"Any suggestion that allies will not protect each other undermines all of our security, including that of the United States, and increases the risks to American and European militaries. I expect that regardless of who wins (the presidential election), The US will remain a strong and loyal NATO ally," Stoltenberg said
The eruption after the Russian missile-bomb strike...
Director Mstislav Chernov, known for the film "20 Days in Mariupol," was honored as the laureate of the Directors Guild of America award for outstanding achievements in documentary cinema in 2023.
During his acceptance speech, Chernov referenced the shelling of his hometown of Kharkiv by Russian forces.
"Russia has recruited 15,000 Nepalese for the war against Ukraine," reports CNN.
Journalists interviewed one of the volunteers, 37-year-old Ramchandra Khadka, who returned home after sustaining injuries on the Ukrainian front lines.
Khadka participated in battles in Bakhmut, undertaking two deployments totaling one month. During his second stint, he sustained injuries from a bullet to the thigh and cluster munition fragments.
Reflecting on his experience, Khadka expressed regret, witnessing horrific scenes and lamenting his decision to join the occupying army.
"There is not a single centimeter of land in Bakhmut that was not affected by bombs. All the trees, bushes, green areas... they are all gone. Most of the houses are destroyed. The situation there is so terrible that I want to cry," he recounted.
Russian recruiters entice foreigners with promises of substantial payments, targeting foreign students and migrant workers.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal has lodged a protest with Russia over the recruitment of citizens for the war. Diplomats report that at least four Nepalese fighters are currently held in Ukraine as prisoners of war.
Japan will allocate 15.8 billion yen ($106 million) for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, reports Kyodo News.
The funds will be directed towards addressing the aftermath of the Russian-Ukrainian war in seven key areas, including infrastructure restoration, demining efforts, agricultural development, and improvements to the humanitarian situation. Additionally, part of the allocated funds will be designated for anti-corruption measures.
It is anticipated that pertinent intergovernmental agreements will be finalized at the upcoming Japanese-Ukrainian conference on promoting economic recovery, scheduled to take place on February 19 in Tokyo.
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Ukrainian ground forces keeping the skies as safe as they can from UAVs
The eruption after the Russian missile-bomb strike...
Director Mstislav Chernov, known for the film "20 Days in Mariupol," was honored as the laureate of the Directors Guild of America award for outstanding achievements in documentary cinema in 2023. During his acceptance speech, Chernov referenced the shelling of his hometown of Kharkiv by Russian forces.
While 🇺🇦 football players are facing the consequences of the 🇷🇺 invasion, foreign athletes are willing to participate in tournaments ran by the aggressor It's not late to choose a winning team & say "no" to 🇷🇺. Sport isn't above morals & football is no exception
Putin gives a bizarre history lecture on Hitler, Vikings, and nuclear war in his sit-down with former Fox News TV host Tucker Carlson. Here is our 70-second breakdown of his 2-hour interview.
Slovakia will support the Ukraine Facility program, which provides for the allocation of €50 billion to Ukraine by the European Union, — Shmyhal on the meeting results with Fico. Prime Minister of Ukraine emphasizes that he and Robert Fico have reached consensus on several issues and have certain agreements: ▫️The Slovak government will not block Ukraine's purchase of weapons and equipment from Slovak businesses; ▫️We will cooperate on the supply of equipment from a Slovak company for the construction of defense borders; ▫️Full support for Ukraine's European integration ambitions.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Uzhhorod. There he will have a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Bilateral relations and support for European initiatives are on the agenda, Shmyhal said.
Russia looses $300million aircraft. Taken out by Ukrainians. #warinukraine #ukraine #war #militarynews
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