BRITISH troops were warned “If you sweat, you die” as NATO soldiers braved extreme cold in Finnish fighting simulations. Artillery squaddies revealed how they coped living in outdoor tents in -8c conditions during the alliance’s biggest-ever artillery drill in Lapland, North Finland. 10 British and NATO allies took part in live fire exercises using the … Read more
A SOLDIER at the centre of a £1million fraud got a job applying for government grants after his Army swindle was exposed, a court heard. Cpl Aaron Stelmach-Purdie, 33, was hired by UK firm Grantify where he wowed civilian bosses with his knack for getting government cash. At the time the former pay clerk had … Read more
TWO soldiers were caught romping in the cockpit of an Apache attack chopper. The pair, believed to be drunk, were discovered half-naked by shocked comrades. They were squeezed into the rear of a two-seater AH-64 gunship, armed with devastating 30mm cannon and pods for Hellfire missiles. Ground crew had approached to fit rain covers after … Read more
Portugal Bound? Inside Meghan & Harry’s Luxe ‘Plan B’ Getaway The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have purchased a luxurious home in Portugal, spending over $4.7 million for a property at the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club. Reports suggest that the decision was influenced by Donald Trump’s disdain for the couple, prompting them to seek … Read more
Srinagar: Thousands of youth lined up at an Army recruitment rally in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The aspirants queued up before day break at Ganthmulla in the hope of joining the Army, the officials said. The recruitment drive began on Monday and will continue till Sunday. While some aspirants … Read more
The UK Armed Forces face a growing retention crisis as younger recruits demand improved accommodation and quality of life. A recent report from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) highlights that Gen Z soldiers, primarily single and junior members, consider essentials such as high-speed WiFi, private bathrooms, and even double beds among their top priorities. While … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Parachuting onto the 50-yard line is an unusual way to arrive at a football game. As a West Point senior on the sport parachute team, I joined several classmates leaping from a helicopter and landing inside Michie Stadium with the game ball. At the academy, I got … Read more
Last spring, nearly four thousand college-football players entered the “transfer portal,” as the online database of athletes signalling their availability is known in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s bylaws. Some of them returned to their schools. But more than two thousand of them moved, for the reasons people have always moved: work opportunities, better weather, … Read more
7 killed when terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on Srinagar-Leh national highway in J&K’s Ganderbal district. The incident took place around 8 pm when unidentified terrorists opened fire upon a group of workers associated with Apco Infratech. The company is building a 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel that will connect the Gagangir area with the … Read more
ARMY dogs on the front line will get combat vests and blast goggles in a £3million kit upgrade. Canine comrades will also be protected by ear defenders fitted in elastic “snoods” as they sniff out guns and bombs. 3 Army dogs on the front line will get combat vests and blast goggles in a £3million … Read more
