Military: Latest News

All news where Military is mentioned

09.03.2021 / 09:05

Canada getting first female vice chief of defence staff after military shake-up

Canadian military is getting its first female vice chief of defence staff.According to an internal military notice of promotions seen by Global News, Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau will no longer hold the position and Lt.-Gen.

France Canada Military Canadian Armed Forces Canadian Military

Russia mercenary revolt ends but trouble remains for Putin

Russian troops deployed to protect the capital withdrew Sunday after mercenary forces beat a retreat. But the short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for President Vladimir Putin’s two-decade hold on power and his war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin Dmitry Peskov Russia city Moscow Belarus Ukraine Military

Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military

Crime Military Lawsuit Canadian Armed Forces Edmonton crime

Members of 17 Wing Winnipeg create bumper stickers to help fellow U.S. air force members

17 Wing Winnipeg are offering help to their American neighbours who are stationed in the city.Bumper stickers have been created for American troops with U.S. licence plates in hopes of stopping any potential vandalism or hostility.The stickers read “U.S.

Usa Canada covid-19 Military Coronavirus Royal Canadian Air Force

More traffic expected in Ontario as troops head home from COVID-19 related missions

COVID-19.The Armed Forces says about 500 troops will be travelling from CFB Borden, west of Barrie, to points across the province throughout the day.The military members were part of Operation Laser, a mission launched in April to help provide support during the first wave of the pandemic.

county Ontario covid-19 coronavirus news Military Coronavirus

Quebec will not get the 1,000 military workers requested to help in care homes

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Boisvert said recruitment is still underway and going well.

covid-19 Military Coronavirus

Troops deployed to Toronto-area long term care homes to start heading home

Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to long-term care facilities in the Greater Toronto Area start to head home.Around 500 military members and their associated equipment were gathered at Canadian Forces Base Borden north of Toronto in early April to support the federal government’s response to COVID-19.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Many of those troops were eventually deployed to seven long-term care homes hit hard by COVID-19.

Canadian Armed covid-19 coronavirus news Military Coronavirus

Canadian troops heading to Ukraine as military reboots missions paused due to COVID-19

Canadian Armed Forces is deploying 90 military trainers back to Ukraine as it looks to restart some of the overseas missions temporarily suspended or scaled back because of COVID-19.Canada has had soldiers training local forces in Ukraine since 2015, but the mission was temporarily suspended in early April as COVID-19 forced countries around the world into lockdown. The departing troops are expected to arrive in the coming days and spend 14 days in isolation before training efforts begin in earnest next month.They will join roughly 60 Canadian soldiers who have been holding the fort in Ukraine since the mission was suspended.Military spokeswoman Capt.

Canada Ukraine covid-19 Military Coronavirus

High probability coronavirus 'started in China weapons lab' - British military expert

There is a "very high probability" coronavirus came from a Chinese weapons lab, a military expert has claimed.

Boris Johnson China Britain Afghanistan Science Technology Military

Prince Harry 'wants return to role as head of Royal Marines' despite royal exit

Prince Harry has reportedly said he wants to keep his position as the ceremonial head of the Royal Marines.

Harry Princeharry prince Philip prince Harry Queen Military

Troops in long-term care homes raise concerns about management, say many workers doing their best

Canadian soldiers helping fight novel coronavirus outbreaks in several long-term care homes say many front-line workers are doing the best they can.

covid-19 Nursing homes Military Coronavirus

SAS troopers 'banned' from watching Channel 4's Ant Middleton hit Who Dares Wins

The Daily Star Sunday has learned one Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) with the elite Army unit has warned his men they will be “fined” if caught tuning in to Channel 4's Who Dares Win.

Iraq Afghanistan Money Channel 4 Deals Military

North Korea to deploy 'nuclear-capable submarine' in chilling missile plan

North Korea is planning to unleash a submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles, according to reports.

Kim Jong South Korea city Seoul North Korea Military North Korea Dprk

Kim Jong-un discusses 'increasing military firepower' to prepare for nuclear war

Kim Jon-un has put North Korea on nuclear 'high alert' and discussed ‘considerably increasing the firepower’ of the country's military, after reemerging after his latest disappearance.

Kim Jong Kim Jong Un North Korea Military Plastic surgery

Pentagon memo warns of 'coronavirus resurgence' with vaccine 'not coming until 2021'

A leaked Pentagon memo to the United States Defence Department warns coronavirus could be "globally-persistent" for the next year, with a vaccine not expected until "at least the summer of 2021."

Usa covid-19 vaccine Military Coronavirus

Spanish flu second wave was even deadlier than first — here's why and how it spread

The second wave of the infamous Spanish flu was even more deadly than the first - and experts have warned the same could happen with the coronavirus pandemic.

Spain state Kansas Military Coronavirus

US would lose devastating all-out war with China, Pentagon report warns

The US would lose in an all-out war with China with its military assets now under threat, defence sources have warned.

Donald Trump China Taiwan Usa Guam Military Coronavirus

China set to unveil new nuclear stealth bomber that could reach Los Angeles

Rumours that a new long-range stealth bomber, the Xian H-20, would soon be joining China’s air force have been swirling in defence circles since the early 2010s.

China Los Angeles Military Coronavirus

Kim Jong-un 'deliberately faked his own death to expose traitors' expert claims

Kim Jong-un may have deliberately faked his own death in order to expose traitors in his inner circle, an expert on North Korea has claimed.

Kim Jong Australia North Korea city Pyongyang Military North Korea Dprk Kim Jong Un

North and South Korea 'exchange gun fire' in demilitarised zone

North and South Korea have 'exchanged fire' after several gunshots hit a guard post in the demilitarised zone between the fierce rivals.

South Korea North Korea Twitter Fire Military North Korea Dprk

UK's Royal Navy deploys ships with US in Arctic Circle in powerful show of force

The Brit Royal Navy has joined forces with the US for training in the icy waters of the Arctic.

Royal Navy Usa Britain testing Military Coronavirus

Donald Trump has 'seen evidence' coronavirus originated in virus lab in Wuhan, China

Donald Trump said tonight that he had seen evidence the killer coronavirus originated in a lab in China.

Donald Trump China city Wuhan, China Usa Animals Military

Kim Jong-un: Taiwan issues update on 'sick' North Korean leader

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is "sick" and emergency plans are under way to replace him, Taiwan's intelligence chief has claimed.

Kim Jong Taiwan North Korea Military North Korea Dprk Kim Jong Un

UK military lab tests insect repellent in bid to find effective coronavirus killer

A Brit military laboratory is testing the effectiveness of an insect repellant in killing coronavirus and troops have already been told to apply it to their skin.

Britain Science Military Coronavirus

How to donate to Captain Tom Moore’s NHS JustGiving page as it hits £30million

Army veteran Captain Tom Moore has raised more than £30million for the NHS in the fight against coronavirus.

Tom Moore NHS Military Coronavirus Captain Tom Moore

Is Kim Jong-un dead? North Korean leader's health and who could replace him

Reports from Hong Kong on Saturday have suggested North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un passed away following botched heart surgery.

Kim Jong Qing Feng Hong Kong city Hong Kong North Korea China Military North Korea Dprk Kim Jong Un

The 9 nuclear superpowers that could spark WW3 – ending the world in 60 seconds

While the coronavirus crisis continues to grip the globe, a potentially far-more deadly disaster looms on the horizon.

Donald Trump China Usa city Beijing, China Military

Kim Jong-un's sister 'tyrant in waiting' if illness claims dictator brother's life

The sister of North Korea's supreme leader, dictator Kim Jong-un, could be even more ruthless than her brother - and is lying in wait to seize power if he dies after being struck him down by a mystery illness.

Kim Jong South Korea Usa North Korea Military North Korea Dprk Kim Jong Un

Iran warns it will 'destroy' US warships if threatened raising fresh WW3 fears

Fresh fears have been raised that the globe could be heading towards World War 3 after Iran warned it will "destroy" US warships if threatened in the Persian Gulf.

Donald Trump Iran Usa Military World War 3

US military chiefs say Kim Jong-un still in control of nukes despite reports of death

A top US military chief is adamant Kim Jong-un is still alive and in control of his armed forces – despite reports he was on the brink of death.

Kim Jong Usa North Korea Donald Trump Military North Korea Dprk Kim Jong Un

Death of North Korea tyrant Kim Jong-un 'to spark huge military response' amid chaos

There are fears that a massive military and humanitarian response would be needed to deal with a chaotic crisis in North Korea, should Kim Jong-un die.

Kim Jong Kim Il 51 (51) China South Korea Usa North Korea Military North Korea Dprk Kim Jong Un

Russia to unleash hypersonic nuclear 'Satan-2' weapon despite coronavirus outbreak

Russia is pressing ahead with plans to test and deploy new deadly hypersonic "Satan-2" despite a worrying coronavirus outbreak at space corporation Roscosmos.

Vladimir Putin Russia Military

Medics clap as first coronavirus patients discharged from Nightingale Hospital

This is the incredible moment NHS Nightingale London discharged its first coronavirus patients.

prince Charles county Centre London NHS Military

Coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier returns to port with over 600 sailors infected

A third of the sailors serving on French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle – 668 out of 1,767 – have tested positive for coronavirus.

France county Atlantic county Charles Military infection Coronavirus

Inside US Air Force jets in spectacular Las Vegas flyover for coronavirus heroes

The US Air Force's Thunderbirds squadron has performed an incredible "aerial salute" over the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to honour healthcare workers battling coronavirus.

Usa city Las Vegas Dominica hospital Military Coronavirus

Sunbathers violating coronavirus lockdown 'should be shot', says raving BBC caller

A fuming BBC radio caller said sunbathers breaking the coronavirus lockdown should be shot by the army.

Matt Hancock city London BBC Military Coronavirus

Fears of coronavirus outbreak in North Korea military as 4 die with Covid-19 symptoms

The coronavirus outbreak has reportedly struck North Korea’s military – with dozens of troops now quarantined.

North Korea Military North Korea Dprk Coronavirus Kim Jong Un

Military and police patrol UK beaches to enforce coronavirus lockdown at weekend

The British Army will join forces with police to patrol UK beaches this weekend in a bid to enforce the coronavirus lockdown.

Britain county Will Military British Army Coronavirus

Edmonton students to commemorate Battle of Vimy Ridge online after COVID-19 cancels their trip

A pair of Edmonton students are supposed to be in France right now, commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

France Canada Belgium covid-19 Military Coronavirus

Emergency coronavirus meeting coming tomorrow to review length of lockdown

The UK Government will hold an emergency response meeting, known as Cobra, tomorrow to discuss how it should deal with a review on coronavirus lockdown measures, finance minister Rishi Sunak said.

Rishi Sunak Britain county Will Government Military Coronavirus

Putin to 'exploit' coronavirus and cause 'Soviet-style mayhem in West' says ex spy chief

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will use the coronavirus crisis to recruit an unknowing army of Western sleeper agents, an ex-spy chief has warned.

Vladimir Putin Britain Russia Boris Johnson Military SPY

Heung-min Son's military training exposed as star faces tear gas and live-fire drills

Tottenham attacker Heung-min Son has returned to his native South Korea to undergo military service during the coronavirus crisis.

South Korea Premier League Tottenham Hotspur FC Military Coronavirus

Government investigating conspiracy coronavirus started in China bioweapons lab

Bombshell claims the coronavirus was developed in a Chinese bioweapons lab are being investigated by the Government, according to an insider.

China city Wuhan Military Coronavirus

Soldiers throw boozy coronavirus lockdown party at barracks and post pics online

Squaddies at an Edinburgh barracks allegedly threw a boozy party despite a UK-wide coronavirus lockdown being enforced.

Britain Scotland Military British Army Coronavirus

Prince Charles to open coronavirus NHS Nightingale Hospital after beating bug

Prince Charles is to officially open London's new NHS Nightingale Hospital which will treat intensive care Covid-19 patients, Clarence House has said.

Matt Hancock Charles Princecharles Britain Scotland London NHS Military Prince Charles

Brutal Philippines leader tells coronavirus lockdown rebels: 'I will bury you'

The president of the Philippines has warned anyone thinking of violating the coronavirus lockdown: “I will bury you.”

Rodrigo Duterte Philippines president Military Coronavirus

Canadian troops await word on quarantine location upon return from Ukraine

Canadian troops returning from Ukraine this month have not been told whether they will allowed to quarantine at home or be forced to spend two weeks somewhere else while they wait to see whether they develop symptoms of COVID-19.

county Canadian Ukraine Military Coronavirus

Nuclear submarines in quarantine as coronavirus threat affects UK's deterrent

You might think that, with a pandemic raging around the globe, submariners on long-range undersea missions would be the safest people on the planet.

Royal Navy Britain Netherlands Russia county Atlantic Military

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0