UK military

Three tankers were attacked by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British military. The incident occurs in a critical fuel-shipping waterway linked to negotiations for a permanent end to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

Andy Burnham, Britain’s soon-to-be prime minister, proposes war bonds to fund the UK military, a concept previously dismissed by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The idea, supported by Burnham’s adviser Andy Haldane and the Liberal Democrats, aims to attract public savings through patriotic appeal and tax incentives, with potential to raise £20 billion for defense.

Andy Burnham's rise in prominence has revived discussions about issuing war bonds to fund the UK military. The article features a photograph by Mary Turner/Bloomberg.

The UK military reported a tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US launched attacks in the region. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

A Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, approximately 30 kilometers south of the Isle of Wight. The British military is investigating the incident, while Russia claimed the yacht made a 'dangerous approach'.

The UK military is considering allowing lethal strikes without human approval, with officials advocating for machines to make autonomous decisions on targets in exceptional circumstances.

Four Royal Marines were given military detention for fracturing a recruit's cheekbone after an incident at a bar. The incident occurred when the recruits saw the victim 'annoying' a woman. The four Royal Marines were found guilty and received military detention.

The Ministry of Defence has no system to detect civilian harm caused by UK military action, a study reveals. The MoD does not maintain a central register of civilian harm incidents or allegations. The department considers its existing mitigation effective despite mass casualties caused by other countries.