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UK's Wolfhound mobile laser weapon exhibits 100% drone zapping success in field trials

Field tests of the British Army's newest drone-destroying mobile laser weapon have reportedly enjoyed great success.

Tom’s Hardware

British Army’s ‘groundbreaking’ laser weapon destroys flying drones in successful test

The technology works by directing an intense beam of infrared light towards its target, the Ministry of Defence said

The Independent UK

Laser weapon destroys flying drones in successful test by British Army

The technology works by directing an intense beam of infrared light towards its target, the Ministry of Defence said.

Evening Standard

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OPINION - The defence forces are too weak to face dangerous new challenges

And the Government’s delayed defence review will only make things worse

Evening Standard

Daniel Khalife: The ‘ultimate Walter Mitty character’, from MI5 double agent pitch to audacious prison escape

Former soldier led police on a 75-hour manhunt after escape from Wandsworth prison and has now been convicted of spying for Iran

The Independent UK

Daniel Khalife: Boy soldier who thought he could be James Bond

Khalife, who grew up in south-west London, passed secret information to Iranian agents after joining the British Army.

Evening Standard

Ex-British Army soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran

He ‘probably enjoyed the thrill of deception throughout’, police said.

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Father of ex-British soldier captured by Russia fears son will be tortured after fighting for Ukraine

Father says he tried to stop his son James Scott Rhys Anderson from joining the Ukrainian forces

The Independent UK

Army officer charged after 'taking decommissioned hand grenade' through airport

A senior officer in the British Army has been charged after allegedly taking a decommissioned hand grenade through Scotland’s busiest airport ...

The National (Scotland)

Top UK military chief says British Army is ready to fight Russia ‘tonight’

Sir Rob Magowan said Britain would never shy away from defending an ally

Evening Standard

British Armed Forces Ready To Fight Russia In Eastern Europe

UK military official stresses readiness to combat potential Russian invasion in eastern Europe.

Top News

‘If Russians invaded Eastern Europe tonight then we would fight,’ says British military general

Lieutenant General Rob Magowan said, ‘If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight.’

The Independent UK

Former GB para-athlete aims to ski to South Pole in 40-day solo expedition

Jonny Huntington, who suffered a brain bleed in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in this challenge.

The Independent UK

Boy fell ill after Skripal contact on day ex-spy was poisoned with Novichok, inquiry hears

Boy who was given bread to feed ducks by ex-spy among those reporting illness after Novichok attack

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Ex-army nurse says allegations role was linked to Novichok poisoning ‘malicious’

Alison McCourt said she had visited Salisbury with her family because her children wanted to go to Nando’s.

International Business Times UK

In 2023, Over 15,000 UK Troops Quit The Army; Now Gen Z Troops Want WiFi, A Proper Kitchen And Ensuite Bathrooms

The Army provides infamously poor living conditions. Thus, military life is unappealing to Gen Z, who prioritise flexibility, commodity and good mental health.

The Independent UK

General Sir Mike Jackson, former head of British Army, dies aged 80

Sir Mike was appointed Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, a month before the Iraq War in 2003.

RideApart

Check Out This 1919 British Army Motorcycle, Complete with a Machine Gun Sidecar

A recent post on Reddit caught our attention, not only because the subject was a 1919 motorcycle and sidecar of some sort, but because the British Army had turned it into a gun emplacement.

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“It’s a complicated story.” Elvis Costello on why he no longer plays one of his best-known and most-loved songs, Oliver’s Army

Don't expect to hear Elvis Costello play Oliver’s Army live onstage ever again

Top News

British Army Officer Stabbed In Daylight Attack Near Barracks

Soldier stabbed near barracks in southeast England; attacker arrested. Ongoing investigations and expressions of concern from political figures.

Marie Claire

Prince Harry “Has No Plans on Turning Down” the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPYs, “Despite Reports to the Contrary”

Harry is being honored for his work with the Invictus Games at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles tomorrow night.

Marie Claire

Prince Harry Is Reportedly “Stunned” at the Negative Reaction to His ESPY Award Win, and Is Finding the Criticism a “Bitter Pill to Swallow”

“The reaction certainly took the shine off the award.”

Marie Claire

ESPN Responds to Backlash Over Prince Harry Being Named the Recipient of the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPYs—Including Complaints from Tillman’s Mother Over Harry's Selection

Past recipients of the Tillman Award have also spoken out in defense of Harry, calling him a “worthy recipient” because of his work with veterans.

The Independent UK

Tories accused of ‘hollowing out’ Britain’s defence as historic regiments culled

After 14 years of Tory rule, the British Army has lost 23 regiments, with the number of units at its lowest level since 2010, The Independent can reveal

The Independent UK

Army reveals what roles cavalry horses who ran through streets of London will play at Trooping the Colour

Exclusive: Tennyson will be taking part in the main parade for the King’s birthday

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