Armedforces News Archives - June 2008
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Australia to Withdraw Troops from Iraq
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 10:47:43
Australia was among the first allied nations to send members of its armed forces to Iraq when the conflict first began in March 2003.On Mond...
Royal Prince's Royal Navy Training Begins
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:54:12
Monday June 2nd sees the start of Prince William's two-month long attachment to the Royal Navy, which follows his Royal Air Force training.W...
IAEA Inspectors to Visit Syria, Look Into Nuclear Claims
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:06:56
The United Nation’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that Syria will permit entry into the country of its inspector...
Japanese Naval Ship to Visit China: Official
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 15:33:13
A Chinese official announced on June 3rd that a Japanese naval ship was to make an imminent visit to China – the first time that a boat op...
Indian Military Helicopter Requirement: Bids Requested
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 18:34:03
Indian officials announced on June 2nd that requests had gone out to a number of overseas manufacturers to put forward bids for an Indian mi...
War in Afghanistan "Under-Resourced", says US General
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 11:14:03
The now-departed US general tasked with overall control of allied forces deployed in Afghanistan since early 2007 described earlier this wee...
MoD's RAF Chinook Helicopter "Cock-up"
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 17:20:06
It has been claimed that, where the Royal Air Force's new Chinook HC.3 Chinook transport helicopters are concerned, the MoD is guilty of a &...
Injured British Soldiers More Likely to Survive
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 18:13:58
According to the British Army, soldiers who receive serious injuries while deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq are two times more likely to live...
US Troop Deaths in Iraq Lowest Since Invasion: Military
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 19:00:14
The US military said on June 2nd that the month of May had seen 19 US troops killed whilst serving in Iraq - the lowest monthly tally since ...
Prime Minister Promises Aid for British Military
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:57:42
Gordon Brown, Britain’s Prime Minister, has pledged that the government will do “everything in our power” to aid the British armed for...
Avro Shackleton Aircrew Honoured by New Memorial
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 17:27:12
A new memorial was unveiled on June 4th honouring less recognised members of the British armed forces and the part they played in preserving...
Israel Looking at Joint Strike Fighter Purchase: Official
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 19:00:13
A US official involved in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter/ JSF programme said on June 4th that Israel was looking to acquire e...
United States Air Force Resignations
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 11:00:02
The two most senior officials in the United States Air Force have resigned in light of a report intimating that the air force's nuclear weap...
First World War Veteran Allingham Celebrates Birthday
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:56:32
The oldest man living in Britain, armed forces veteran Henry Allingham, today celebrates his 112th birthday.Birth of the Royal Air ForceMr A...
United Arab Emirates Considering Rafale Jet Acquisition
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 13:21:12
The United Arab Emirates announced on June 5th that it was contemplating acquiring examples of the French-built Dassault Rafale combat jet w...
Week 2 - June 2008
Total of 100 British Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan: MoD
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 15:39:04
Three members of the British armed forces have lost their lives in Afghanistan, escalating the total number of soldiers killed in there to 1...
45 Per Cent Growth in Global Military Spending
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 17:47:17
Spending on the world's militaries has leapt 45 per cent since 1998, according to figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Rese...
Russia “Focused” on Building Up Nuclear Capabilities
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:15:34
Russia - according to comments made by US Defense Secretary Robert Gates – seems determined on building up its nuclear capabilities, as op...
"No Decisions" on British Troops in Iraq, says MoD
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 15:05:23
The Ministry of Defence announced on June 10th that an ultimate verdict on the future of British troops in Iraq is not imminent, after the B...
Iran Threatens "Painful" Response to Israeli Attack
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 17:28:43
The Iranian press quoted the country’s minister for defence on June 10th as having warned Israel that Iran’s response, should it use mil...
New Award for Relatives of Soldiers Killed on Active Duty
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 17:44:21
The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of a new award intended for the relatives of members of the British armed forces killed whi...
15 Months in Jail for US Marine in Sexual Assault Case
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:39:46
A member of the US Marines is set to serve a 15 month jail sentence for sexual misconduct against a Japanese woman, according to a US milita...
Pakistan Criticises US Military after Troop Deaths
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 19:33:20
An air strike carried out by the US military in which 11 Pakistani troops died has been sharply criticised in Pakistan.Pakistani/ Afghan Bor...
Royal Air Force in London Flypast for Queen’s Birthday
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 11:29:02
On June 14th, one of the largest and most substantial Royal Air Force flypasts of recent years will take place over London, in honour of Her...
Hearing Tests for British Troops Fighting in Afghanistan
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 15:04:36
A large number of British troops involved in heavy fighting whilst deployed in Afghanistan have experienced hearing difficulties that, ultim...
RAF Harrier Jets Bomb Afghan Drugs Cache
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 15:31:11
Royal Air Force combat aircraft have been involved in a bombing mission to obliterate what, according to officials in Afghanistan, is the la...
First Flight for F-35B Joint Strike Fighter
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 17:20:33
Wednesday June 11th saw the first flight take place of the F-35B version of Lockheed Martin’s Joint Strike Fighter, the aircraft which is ...
Pakistani Defence Spending Figures Issued
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 19:08:43
In a move not seen since the mid-1960s, details concerning Pakistan’s defence spending have been released into the public domain.In respec...
MoD in Legal Battle with Next over RAF Logo Use
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 10:11:34
The Ministry of Defence has opened legal proceedings against retail chain Next in respect of its use of the RAF logo on a number of products...
Scientists Propose "Acoustic Cloak" for Military Use
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 12:06:04
A new technology that could have huge potential in the military world has been showcased in the current edition of the New Journal of Physic...
