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HMS Prince of Wales will soon be leaving Portsmouth and sail to the Indo-Pacific region as part of a major deployment. The King’s Harbour Master shipping movements have released the time of when she will sail.

Time announced for when HMS Prince of Wales will leave for global op

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War are going up for sale in Southsea, including a Victoria Cross.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal group seen on BBC on sale

A hypersonic propulsion engine has been tested in a bid to develop cutting-edge missiles for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.

"Critical" hypersonic missile propulsion test hailed a success

Royal Navy, Army and RAF families have been thrown into a “lottery” for school places and healthcare.

Military families face healthcare and school place "lottery"

A new community co-working space affiliated with Save A Warrior UK has opened its doors in Fareham Shopping Centre. Co-Director Tom Burgess is hoping that the organisation's work can be spread. Save A Warrior UK supporting military and emergency service personnel.

Co-working space helping veterans and emergency personnel opens

Save A Warrior UK, an organisation that supporters former Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel - and other first responders - is moving into Fareham Shopping Centre.

Organisation supporting veterans moving into Fareham Shopping Centre

Rachel Reeves speaking to the House of Commons on March 26, 2025, and announcing her Spring Statement. In the statement, she set out her aims to turn the UK into a “defence industrial superpower”.

"Defence industrial superpower" plans set out with military spend hike

The defence sector is not being considered a priority by the National Wealth Fund despite the government pushing policies in support of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has addressed this.

Defence industry "not prioritised" by Treasury, report says

A new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Taskforce has been created to try and clamp down on criminal sexual behaviour in the armed forces, which has been greeted with criticism by a military lawyer. Pictured are junior soldiers marching in Harrogate before graduation.

"I'm pessimistic about new MoD taskforce to protect women"

Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle, said challenging targets will be made to make sure SMEs are handed defence contracts and cash.

Ambitious targets for new defence contracts aimed at small businesses

A man has been charged after a car was driven through the barriers of an Army barracks in Hampshire.

Man charged after Army barracks incident - bomb squad called

The government plans to spend increased funding for defence on small to medium sized businesses in a bid to boost the economy. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is cutting foreign aid in order to up the defence budget.

New defence cash to target small firms - support Royal Navy and forces

The mother of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, Leighann McCready speaking to the media outside the Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court in Salisbury, after the coroner gave their conclusion at inquest of the teenage soldier who was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021. Picture date: Thursday February 20, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story INQUEST Jaysley. Photo credit should read: Ben Whitley/PA Wire

"Systematic Army failures took our daughter Jaysley Beck from us"

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Young soldier's death deemed a suicide "partly caused" by Army failure

Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK must rearm amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, but there are fears that increased Royal Navy, Army and RAF spending would cause cuts elsewhere.

Cash-strapped Royal Navy, Army and RAF must "rearm", defence secretary

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Coroner to give conclusion at inquest into death of Army soldier

A coroner is to give his conclusion today at the inquest of a teenage soldier who was found dead after being “bombarded” with messages from her “psychotic and possessive” boss.

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Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

‘We should have done more’ for soldier, army officer tells inquest

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

"Disgusting" remarks made to "beautiful" soldier who died - inquest

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Officer’s apology after alleged misconduct ‘not acceptable outcome’

British prime minister Keir Starmer is expected to summon defence chiefs amid squabbling over how much the UK should be spending on the armed forces. Pictured is the prime minister alongside General Sir Roly Walker KCB DSO (L) and Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Admiral Sir Tony Radakin on November 26, 2024 in London.

Squabbling over defence spending as PM summons military chiefs

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021. An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Officer who "tried to kiss" soldier refuses to answer at inquest

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021. An inquest into her death is looking into an incident on Thorney Island near Emsworth.

Female soldier "in tears" after "officer pinned her down", inquest

Type 26 and 31 shipbuilding programmes have been classed as amber in the MoD major projects data, which means they could end up overbudget and miss deadlines.

Shipbuilding programmes could be overbudget and miss deadlines

Serco have been awarded a huge contract to try and solve what has ben dubbed a recruitment and retention crisis within the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.

Huge £1.5bn contract signed to boost armed forces recruitment

Minister of the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, said the UK is employing more cyber specialists after several online attacks on the country in two years.

"Cyber warriors" to be fast-tracked into armed forces

The all-female Royal Navy team finished 3nd in the Women's Class and 19th overall, crossing the finish line at English Harbour in Antigua to complete a gruelling 3,000-mile rowing race. The crew of four, Izzy Rawlinson, Ali Aindow, Nicola Hall and Aaby Aldridge completed the race in 46 days, 12 hours, and 26 minutes. King Charles III praised all the armed forces crews.

King Charles praises Royal Navy and armed forces rowers

Lord Houghton of Richmond, crossbench peer, said the government was in "complete delusion" over the capabilities of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF during a session in parliament.

MoD accused of "complete delusion" on Royal Navy and forces capability

A former defence chief has accused the Government of “complete delusion” over the UK’s military capability and “complete vacillation” over funding of the armed forces.

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The number of personnel in the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF is not expected to increase after the strategic defence review is published, national reports say. Budget constraints have been blamed.

Size of armed forces not expected to increase after defence review

Mariette Hughes, Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces, confirmed that the number of grievances within Royal Navy, Army and RAF has risen again for the third year in a row.

"Unacceptable" harassment and other complaints rising in armed forces

Major Ministry of Defence projects for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF projects are currently in "disarray", with them being overbudget and lasting too long, the head of the defence select committee has said.

Major military projects "in disarray" - delayed and overbudget

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has spent millions of pounds on taxis and chauffeurs to transport troops between locations. It has been defended by the government, but campaigners say it's a "pointless waste" of money.

Millions spent on taxis and drivers for soldiers amid Army cuts

Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP has announced that 2,600 UK personnel will take part in Nato’s Exercise Steadfast Dart to support its allies and deter Russian aggression.

Hundreds of troops to join Nato exercise in response to Russia

A truck mounted, Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) development system that can detect, track and engage a range of threats across land, air and sea. British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time the game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.

Radio wave weapon that costs 10p to fire trialled to destroy drones

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully trialled an atomic clock which could be used on military vehicles and warships - alongside other uses for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF. Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle described the technology as ground-breaking.

Futuristic atomic clock trialled for military operations

A WW1 machine gun and other weaponry has been stolen or lost from the Ministry of Defence over the past two years, with increasing calls for an inquiry.

WWI machine gun, rifle and pistol among firearms lost or stolen - MoD

More than 10,000 armed forces personnel - in the Royal Navy, Army and RAF - are “not medically deployable”.

More than 10k armed forces personnel "not medically deployable"

Lord Robathan, Conservative, said defence spending on the Royal Navy, Army and RAF should be double the target the government is currently working towards in order to deter Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.

"Raging" Russia should force higher defence spending target, Lord says

Andy Start, Chief Executive of Defence, Equipment & Support (DE&S), confirmed that more Royal Navy, Army and RAF projects have been classed as delayed and overbudget, but says the data overall is positive. He made the announcement during a Defence Select Committee meeting on Wednesday.

More military projects delayed and overbudget but data is good, expert

Royal Navy, Army and RAF reserve forces are "hollowed out", with the number of personnel still declining, a report has said. Pictured: A Guard of Honour formed of sailors from Royal Navy Reserve units on July 29, 2023.

"Ongoing failures" causing armed forces reserves to be "hollowed out"

A British Army Wolfhound vehicle, on which a laser weapon was mounted and fired for the first time in a successful test which saw the "ground-breaking technology" destroy flying drones.

"Ground-breaking" laser weapon destroys flying drones

Military housing is being blighted by damp, mould and rat infestations - conditions which have been described as "shocking" by the chair of the defence select committee, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP.

Military housing blighted by damp, mould and rat infestations

Labour MP Al Carns said the Army would last between six to 12 months in a full-scale war similar to Russia and Ukraine.

Army could be destroyed in six to 12 months, minister says

Defence secretary John Healey is due to announce a move which would see UK Defence Firms prioritised under a new industrial strategy, organised by the MoD to help the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.

UK firms to be prioritised in new industrial strategy for armed forces

Jean Louth, a tireless campaigner who got a memorial built honouring Portsmouth's Second World War dead and civilians, has died at the age of 91. Pictured is her at Buckingham Palace, attending a garden party for Queen Elizabeth II.

Tireless WWII memorial campaigner Jean Louth dies aged 91

Defence secretary John Healey said military accommodation for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF were in a "crippled state".

Military housing left in "crippled state" as money to fix it wasted

Britain's armed forces are under a recruitment crisis, the government has said. Opposition MPs have challenged the MoD about how this will be resolved. From Left: Luke Pollard MP, Richard Holden MP and Mark Francois MP.

Plunging armed forces recruitment numbers worsened by poor morale

Defence spending was brought up in the House of Commons today, with Tory MPs challenging the government over a timeline for 2.5 per cent of GDP being committed to military spending. From left: Defence secretary John Healey, Gregory Stafford MP and Graham Stuart MP.

Disgruntled MPs challenge government over defence spend timeframe

Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, was interviewed in a defence select committee meeting, parliament, about national security spending. He said "hard choices" will need to be made at current spending levels.

MoD can't fulfil current tasks amid "hard choices", expert says

Two soldiers from Hampshire who died in the Korean War have had their graves identified after 73 years. From L: Major Patrick Angier and Sgt Donald Northey, from Portsmouth.

Graves of brave army soldiers killed in Korean War identified

The tax on private school fees was confirmed in the October budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. There are worries from military families that this will unfairly affect them.

Military families given more cash to offset tax on private school fees

James Furze has decided to run a 10 mile road race for the veterans charity that supported his dad. From left: James Furze with his son Ollie, and his late father Trevor Cattemull.

'I'll do anything to support the charity that helped my dad'

Defence Secretary John Healey said the reforms will secure the UK from global threats by bolstering the procurement system for the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF.

'Biggest defence reforms in 50 years' launched - what this means

Portsmouth will be honouring the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Pictured: Cdre John Voyce, commanding office of HMNB Portsmouth, lays a cross. Armistice Day Service, Cenotaph, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

City to honour the fallen at remembrance services - dates and times

Normandy veteran George Chandler, 99, posing for a photograph in the Map room at Southwick House, the nerve centre of D-Day operations. Mr Chandler has died at the age of 99.

"Larger-than-life" D-Day veteran who lost his sight dies aged 99

The Havant Poppy Appeal has been launched, with a call for residents to get behind the cause once again. Pictured: Mayor of Havant Cllr Peter Wade, second left, poppy appeal organiser for Havant Andy Carter MBE, third left, Alan Mak MP, fourth from right, Rick Standen who is chair of the Havant branch of the Royal British Legion, right, and others at the launch of the Havant Poppy Appeal at Tesco, Havant Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241024-04)

'The Royal British Legion supports us - but now we need your help'

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