British Army news
Get the news and information on the British army, which is the UK’s major land warfare force. Find the news and stories on the history and formation of the modern British Army. Its roots trace back to 1707 and the name “British Army” was adopted as a consequence of the Act of Union between England and Scotland. The British Army is known for being involved in the most significant wars and conflicts, where the world’s great powers are involved. Nowadays the British Army is taking actions in such war-torn countries as Afghanistan and Iraq. Don’t miss the news and updates on the military actions of the British army, as well as statements by former military leaders on their previous and future actions and cooperation with other states, such as the US. Find the news and stories on the British Army’s defense budget, as well as soldiers recruited by it. Finally don’t miss opinion posts written by experts and authors for RT.
- British army cadet trainer who tricked teenage boys into performing sex acts online, given 4-year jail term
A military cadet trainer from Wales has been sent to prison for four years after being found guilty of duping around 40 teenage boys into sending indecent videos of themselves, posing as a 15 year-old girl.Oct 8, 2019 01:56UK News - Twitter exec moonlights as UK psy-ops warrior, but mainstream media declare ‘nothing to see here, move along’The discovery that a senior Twitter executive is also a British Army psy-ops warrior qualifies as a bombshell in every way. So naturally, the UK press either ignored it, or tried to cover it up with the proverbial wet blanket.Oct 1, 2019 23:30
- Twitter editorial executive is British Army ‘psyops’ soldier – reportA high-level Twitter executive with editorial responsibility for the Middle East is also a part-time British Army officer in their psychological warfare unit, according to a report.Sep 30, 2019 11:45UK News
- UK military strength down for 9th straight year, is MoD’s ‘millennials’ recruitment drive failing?Britain’s military strength has declined for the ninth consecutive year despite calls from officials for increased defense activity in the Gulf and Arctic and a recruitment strategy targeting ‘millennials’ over the past 12 months.Aug 16, 2019 14:12UK News
- Avoiding past mistakes or more imperialism? RT debates controversial UK MoD ties with universityA British university took flak for allegedly providing paid “cultural advice” to the British Army on how to act in the country’s former colonies across the globe. RT heard opposing takes on whether the outrage is justified.Jul 27, 2019 08:43UK News
- Militarizing academia? UK university receives £400k from UK military for ‘cultural advice’ – reportThe British MoD has reportedly paid a UK university at least £400,000 ($500,000) for “cultural advice” on how to operate in former colonies, leading to accusations of the “militarization of academia.”Jul 26, 2019 11:53UK News
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