UK military

British troops given powers to shoot down drones on sight: Reports

October 20, 2025 5:29 am

Although the new powers will initially apply only for military sites, the British government was "not ruling out working to extend those powers" to other important sites like airports.

UK charges four activists over airbase break-in tied to Palestine protest

July 03, 2025 2:22 pm

The activists, aged between 22 and 35, are accused of conspiring to enter a prohibited place for purposes harmful to the UK’s safety or interests.

Sikh prayer book Nitnem Gutka returns to UK military after 100 years

November 16, 2022 10:41 pm

The Nitnem Gutkas were printed in Wiltshire and placed on a throne in a purpose-built vehicle for Sikh scriptures, the BBC reported.

UK military intelligence says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has largely stalled

March 17, 2022 3:27 pm

According to United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence the vast majority of Ukrainian territory, including all major cities, remains in Ukrainian hands.

British army starts fuel deliveries to ease energy crisis

October 04, 2021 8:45 pm

It's the UK's worst fuel crisis in decades, with images of motorists forming long lines at fuel stations to secure scarce supplies damaging government credibility.

UK confirms limited, purely advisory role

February 05, 2014 2:26 am

UK's assistance in Operation Bluestar 'very limited', concludes probe report

February 04, 2014 7:41 pm

Report said UK played no role in the actual operation that took place at the Golden Temple.