Cabinet officials
On the anniversary of the July 23 Revolution, Egyptian Armed Forces leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices of the nation's people, reaffirming their loyalty and commitment to the principles of the revolution. Commander-in-Chief Abdelmaguid Sakr and Chief of Staff Ahmed Khalifa sent cables to President Abdel Fattah El
Soldiers
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has granted a special family pension to the widow of a soldier who took his own life on the day of 'Vijay Divas' in 2018, declaring that there was no evidence of personal problems in his life. The tribunal's decision comes
Soldiers
New research highlights the importance of improving sleep hygiene among soldiers to enhance their health and combat readiness. A scoping review of 16 studies revealed that soldiers often experience poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep, exacerbated by deployments, which significantly impact their mental and physical health. The study found that
Soldiers
During a working visit to Kiev, Prime Minister Evika Silina of Latvia met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stenfanchuk to strengthen ties and provide military assistance to Ukraine. As part of this effort, Latvia handed over 42 Patria armored personnel
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The British Government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is facing opposition over plans to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, a law introduced by the Conservatives in 2023 to halt investigations into Troubles-related cases. The move has sparked concerns that it will create a "two-tier" system, where
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Research from the Military Institute of Aviation Medicine has highlighted the significant threat posed by mosquitoes in transmitting tropical diseases to troops stationed in areas rich in these insects. A systematic literature review conducted using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar has identified that both invasive and native mosquito
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The Nigerian military has made significant strides in combating oil theft and insurgency across the country. Between June 30 and July 10, 2025, under the Operation Delta Safe, troops intercepted stolen crude and dismantled illegal refining operations worth over ?263 million. The operation uncovered and destroyed 15 illegal refining sites,
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On the night of Saturday, July 12, Russian troops launched a massive air attack on Ukraine, sending 597 drones and 26 missiles over the territory. Ukrainian air defense forces responded by shooting down 25 missiles and 319 drones, while also destroying 258 simulator drones through electronic warfare. This marked a
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The Indonesian Ministry of Defense is reinforcing national pharmaceutical independence by optimizing the production capacity of medicines by the three branches of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). The Pharmacy Institutions (Lafi) of the TNI have demonstrated significant production capabilities, producing essential medicines for soldiers and the wider community. With
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Ukrainian forces have pulled off a historic military operation in the Kharkiv region, successfully capturing Russian invaders using only drones and ground robotic systems. The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out the operation without deploying infantry, relying on precision attacks by FPV drones and
Soldiers
Senior defence official Linda Reynolds has expressed her severe doubts about the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ability to combat systemic abuse within their ranks, warning that the crisis is severely impacting recruitment efforts. Reynolds' comments come after a report exposed shocking cases of sexual abuse and the
Charities
Rochdale Borough Council has been commended for its outstanding work to support the armed forces community, receiving a gold award from the Heywood-based veterans' charity, Veterans into Logistics. The charity, founded in 2020, provides training and mentoring for ex-forces personnel to gain heavy good vehicles (HGV) licenses and support
