Archive for Category: "Land Warfare"

Two British soldiers killed in Afghan insider attack in the province of Helmand

Two British soldiers killed in Afghan insider attack in the province of Helmand

Two British soldiers serving with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed yesterday, when a member of the Afghan national police opened fire upon them.

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Inquiry launched in to alleged war crimes committed by British troops in Iraq

Inquiry launched in to alleged war crimes committed by British troops in Iraq

Hundreds of British soldiers will be affected by an inquiry launched in to their conduct in Iraq, after allegations of “minor” war crimes were laid down by the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT).

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Cavalrymen deploy Warthogs instead of MBTs in Helmand

Cavalrymen deploy Warthogs instead of MBTs in Helmand

A cavalry contingent from the King’s Royal Hussars (KRH), currently deployed with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) reported this week that they have found the terrain in Afghanistan not suitable for the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).

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Luke Coffey urges the United Kingdom to recognize the Russian occupation of Georgian territories

Luke Coffey urges the United Kingdom to recognize the Russian occupation of Georgian territories

Luke Coffey, senior political analyst today asked the British government to recognize the “illegal occupation” of the Georgian territories by Russia.

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British Territorial Army reserves undertake joint training exercise with the Italian army

British Territorial Army reserves undertake joint training exercise with the Italian army

A contingent of the British Territorial Army successfully completed a visit to Italy, to undertake a joint training exercise with their Italian counterparts.

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Trouble looms for Northern Ireland, as dissident Republicans form new insurgent group

Trouble looms for Northern Ireland, as dissident Republicans form new insurgent group

The British media reported yesterday that three of the dissident republican groups in the troubled territory of Northern Ireland have decided to merge themselves, to form a new armed insurgent group.

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