Military

Refugees seriously injured on razor-wire fence UK helped build to keep asylum seekers out of EU
Government accused of backing ‘inhumane’ policies as 16 people are badly hurt by barrier blocking entry via Poland from Belarus
Mark Townsend Home Affairs Editor
27, May, 2023 @12:05 PM

Hundreds attend London funeral for second world war veteran Peter Brown
Large turnout for RAF air gunner’s funeral follows campaign to locate his relatives after he died alone, aged 96
Tobi Thomas
25, May, 2023 @5:32 PM

UK special forces have operated secretly in 19 countries since 2011
Exclusive: Extensive deployments ‘raise serious concerns about transparency’, says research group Action on Armed Violence
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
23, May, 2023 @6:00 AM

Lee Rigby’s mother remembers ‘gentle, imperfect’ son 10 years after murder
Lyn Rigby says she believes soldier killed in Woolwich would be proud of work helping bereaved military families
Tobi Thomas
22, May, 2023 @3:35 PM

Scapa Flow Museum showing Orkney island’s wartime role up for top prize
UK museum of the year award has shortlist of five showing ‘astonishing ambition and boundless creativity’
Harriet Sherwood and Kevin Rawlinson
22, May, 2023 @2:32 PM

Soldiers to be trained to check passports amid UK fears of summer travel chaos
Exclusive: Unions say move will diminish national security, with temporary staff unable to detain suspected terrorists
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor
19, May, 2023 @12:15 PM

Whistleblower reports reveal continuing sexual abuse of women in UK military
British armed forces exhibit ‘culture of institutional misogyny’ despite promises of reform, says parliamentary committee chair
Dan Sabbagh
18, May, 2023 @3:55 PM

BAE investigating alleged sabotage of next-generation Royal Navy warship
BAE Systems says dozens of cables intentionally damaged on Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow in Scottish shipyard
Nadeem Badshah
13, May, 2023 @7:31 PM

‘Why would we employ people?’ Experts on five ways AI will change work
From farming and education to healthcare and the military, artificial intelligence is poised to make sweeping changes to the workplace. But can it have a positive impact – or are we in for a darker future?
Philippa Kelly
12, May, 2023 @6:00 AM

British-led coalition hopes to supply longer-range missiles to Ukraine
UK opens tender for rockets akin to those denied by US, which could enable strikes deep into Crimea
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
09, May, 2023 @5:31 PM

Bearskins but no drones: did coronation parade reflect modern UK military?
Observers split on whether armed forces’ high-profile ceremonial role could help or hinder their image
Dan Sabbagh
07, May, 2023 @2:32 PM

UK ministers urged to unseal files on Falklands attack that killed 56
Calls follow release of account by captain who said he strongly warned against ‘folly’ of attempted landing in June 1982
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter
05, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
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