23 h. ago British families must lose their sons and daughters to fight Russia, warns defence chief

In a stark message, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said 'more people' needed to be ready to take up arms to protect the country.

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24 h. ago More British families will 'know what sacrifice means' as country prepares for war with Russia 

In a stark message, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said 'more people' needed to be ready to take up arms to protect the country.

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40 h. ago Britain must be ready to sacrifice our sons and daughters, Chief of Defence Staff chillingly warns

BRITAIN must be ready to sacrifice its “sons and daughters” to defend itself from Russia, the Chief of Defence Staff has warned. In a chilling prediction of what it might take to deter a full-scale conflict, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said: “More families will know what sacrifice for our nation means.” He said...

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58 h. ago Armed Forces chief urges everyone in Britain to ‘step up’ in the face of major threats

THE Armed Forces chief last night urged everyone in Britain to “step up” in the face of major threats. Sir Richard Knighton made his call in reference to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His lecture at the Royal United Services Institute in London was set to warn: “The situation is more dangerous than I have known...

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8 d. ago Head of Navy's broadside at Reeves over defence cash: First Sea Lord warns Russia is spending billions to control North Atlantic as Treasury starves Forces

Defence Secretary John Healey was present when General Sir Gwyn Jenkins opened fire in London , signalling his support for the First Sea Lord.

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1 week ago Putin is ready to fight but Britain is not, as shock figures show stark reality of our ‘hollowed out’ Armed Forces

BRITAIN’S “hollowed out” Armed Forces are not ready for war with Russia, defence chiefs have warned. We need more soldiers, warships and combat aircraft if we ever have to help Nato defeat tyrant president Vladimir Putin. The disclosure comes after the Russian leader declared he was prepared to go to war with Europe if peace...

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4 w. ago Defence Secretary's two word warning to Putin after Russia aims lasers at RAF jets

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