Civilians Working in UK Defence Ministry Now Outnumber Trained Strength of Royal Navy and Air Force
There are nearly as many civil servants in Britain’s defence department as soldiers, and more than the whole navy and air force combined.
Royal Marines
British Royal Marines were Deployed for ‘Covert’ Missions in Ukraine – Report
British Royal Marines have reportedly engaged in “covert” operations in Ukraine, a senior general has reportedly confirmed.
Royal Marine Turned Charity Worker Saves Rescue Animals from Kabul, Clashes with UK Govt
LONDON (AP) – A former British Royal Marine who waged a high-profile campaign to leave Afghanistan with almost 200 rescued dogs and cats has flown to safety — with the animals, but without his charity’s Afghan staff, who were left behind in Kabul.
‘Blood and Treasure’ Wasted? British Fear Taliban Victories Mean Soldiers Died for Nothing
Boris Johnson and General Carter are among those who have voiced concerns about the legacy of 20 years of war in Afghanistan.
Military Losing Respect for Prince Harry, ‘Disgusted at Disrespect to Queen’
Current and former members of Britain’s Armed Forces are losing respect for Prince Harry, an Afghanistan veteran, as he abandons his public duties in order to pursue money-making opportunities with wife Meghan.
Prince Harry’s Role as Head of Royal Marines ‘in Doubt’, Hadn’t Been Seen ‘in Months’: Claim
A military source speaking to The Mirror claims that Prince Harry’s position as head of the Royal Marines is “in doubt” after his announcement that he and his wife Meghan Markle are stepping back as “senior” royals.
UK Warship Commander: Iran Is Keen to ‘Test’ Royal Navy’s Resolve
Iran is keen to test the Royal Navy’s resolve as it escorts UK-flagged commercial shipping through the contested waters of the Strait of Hormuz, the commander of a British warship said Wednesday.
Iran Slams Britain for ‘Illegally’ Seizing Tanker Off Gibraltar
A report by the Iranian government Wednesday said Britain violated international law this month when it captured the Grace 1 oil tanker, which was taken in international waters off the coast of Gibraltar.
Iran Threatens UK: You Should Be ‘Scared’ if Oil Tanker Isn’t Freed
Iran warned the UK government Saturday it should be “scared” of Tehran’s possible retaliation if it doesn’t release an Iranian oil supertanker siezed in the waters off Gibraltar.
Ex-Islamic Guard Commander Says Iran Should Seize UK Oil Tanker
Iran should consider seizing a British oil tanker in retaliation for UK authorities detaining an Iranian ship off the Gibraltar coast, a former leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Friday.
U.S. Applauds Britain’s Seizure of Iranian Oil Tanker as Tehran Protests
Britain’s interception Thursday of a Syria-bound super tanker believed to be carrying Iranian crude oil in waters off Gibraltar has been applauded by White House National Security Advisor John Bolton.
Ex-Royal Marine Jailed for 18 Years After Making Bombs for Irish Republicans
LONDON (AP) — A judge sentenced a former Royal Marine to 18 years in prison Monday for a series of terrorism-related offenses.
Claim: Lawyers Told Iraqis to Lodge Fake Abuse Claims Against ‘Soft Touch’ British Forces
An anonymous whistleblower claims legal advisers alleged to have encouraged false abuse allegations against Western forces in Iraq urged claimants to target the British, who were seen as a “soft touch”. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) doled out around £20
‘Marine A’ to Walk Free TONIGHT
Royal Marine Alexander Blackman – better known as ‘Marine A’ – will be released from jail tonight, weeks after having his murder conviction overturned.
Military Establishment Prevented Key Witnesses from Testifying in ‘Marine A’ Trial
Senior officers blocked witnesses from giving evidence which would have exposed the shambolic state of affairs on the frontlines of Afghanistan during the trial of Sergeant Alexander Blackman, known as ‘Marine A’.
Bail Denied: ‘Marine A’ Will Spend Christmas in Prison
Lord Chief Justice Lord John Thomas has denied Royal Marine Sergeant Alex Blackman a conditional release today, meaning he will spend Christmas in prison ahead of his case review in Summer 2017. The ruling comes after the original decision, expected
‘Marine A’ Not Released at Royal Court of Justice Bail Hearing
Jailed marine Sergeant Alex Blackman will not be released from prison for the time being, as the Royal Courts of Justice have decided to defer a decision on his bail hearing until next week, the most senior judge in England and Wales has ruled.
Supporters of ‘Marine A’ Gather as Britain’s High Court Judges Whether He Will Be Released for Christmas
Jailed Royal Marine Alex Blackman, jailed in 2013 for killing a Taliban fighter, will learn today whether he will spend Christmas at home with his family as the court hears a bail application.
U.S. Troops And Thousands Of Britons Will Attend Protest For UK ‘Marine A’ Bizarrely ‘Convicted’ Of Killing Taliban Enemy
Over 1,300 member of the British public are to march on Westminster tomorrow to protest the incarceration of Sergeant Alex Blackman – known as ‘Marine A’ – but the Ministry of Defence has told serving troops they are banned from attending.
