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Tories U-turn on national service plans a day after Rishi Sunak’s manifesto launch

Grant Shapps said the military aspect of the plan will see 18-year-olds take placements in the armed forces for just 25 days per year - not the year of full-time service initially promised

The Independent UK

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Doing a Mandatory Stint In the Armed Forces If National Service Passes Would Be “Good for Them,” Royal Expert Says

If National Service passes in the U.K.’s general election on July 4, it will mark the first time the country has had compulsory service since 1960.

Marie Claire

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Would Be Required to Take Part In National Service If It Passes In the U.K.—Including Potentially Serving in the Armed Forces

No royal children will be exempt from taking part in at least a year of service when they turn 18, the country’s Conservative Party clarified.

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Veterans say office block next to Union Jack Club in Waterloo will leave them in darkness

The social club, established in 1976 on Waterloo’s Sandell Street, provides a ‘home from home’ for current and ex-members of the Armed Forces

Evening Standard

How much does the US spend on the military?

Since 1980, defense spending has risen by 62%, climbing from $506 billion to $820 billion by 2023, after adjusting for inflation.

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New Gen Agni-Prime ballistic missile flight-tested successfully by SFC DRDO

The new generation ballistic missile, Agni-Prime, was successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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New generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested

India tests Agni-Prime ballistic missile successfully, meeting all trial objectives, validating reliable performance.

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Unemployed people who consistently turn down work should be conscripted, says Tory MP Richard Drax

Evening Standard

UK’s 'overstretched' armed forces not ready for war with Russia, report warns

The Defence Committee warned the Armed Forces are overstretched, leaving little time for training in warfighting.

Evening Standard

Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring welfare of our ex-servicemen

Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Sunday said that the Armed Forces of today are a product of the visionary leadership and selfless service of our veterans, adding that the Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring the welfare of our ex-servicemen. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study Finds Mental Health Gaps For Female Veterans

Female forces veterans "fall through the gaps" in mental health support both whilst serving and afterwards, a new report reveals.

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Harrowing testimonies reveal women in armed forces being raped, assaulted and bullied by male colleagues

Accounts published by the defence committee detail abuse of women within the armed forces

The Independent UK

MLIRC officers hold outreach programme at ITI

A team of Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) officers visited Karnataka ITI College in Belagavi on Sunday, as part of its outreach programme to motivate youth to join the defence forces.

The Hindu

32 of the best Prince Harry quotes, from happy childhood memories to controversial lines from Spare

Prince Harry has shared many candid, illuminating and relatable quotes over the years

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Withdraw circulars to use bureaucrats as ‘pracharaks‘ of the Union government: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge objects to Centre's decision to depute senior bureaucrats to districts as 'Rath Prabharis' to propagate government’s initiatives. He says it's misuse of machinery to serve BJP's interests and violates CCS Rules.

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Military pay, typically exempted during shutdowns, is at risk - Roll Call

This year, a vulnerable House GOP incumbent is leading the charge to ensure the troops get paid on time if funding lapses on Oct. 1.

The Independent UK

MPs and military chiefs question ‘yes man’ Shapps as new defence secretary - UK politics live

Sir Richard Dannatt, the former head of the Armed Forces, says Shapps knows ‘very little’ about defence

Dynamite News

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief or Officer-in-Command of Inter-Services Organisations

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Discipline hallmark of Armed Forces, says SC dismissing Army personnel's plea who overstayed leave

The Supreme Court turned down an Army personnel’s plea against his dismissal for overstaying the leave granted to him, saying if accepted, would have sent a wrong signal to others in service

The Hindu

Madras High Court directs Defence Ministry to ensure existence of Internal Complaints Committee in the Armed Forces

Evening Standard

British Army soldier denies terror plot to ‘help the enemy’

A British soldier accused of amassing information on fellow members of the Armed Forces has denied a terror plot to help the country’s enemies.

The National (Scotland)

Apology to LGBT veterans sacked from military given by Rishi Sunak

RISHI Sunak has apologised to LGBT veterans after they were sacked or forced out of the military because of their sexuality.

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace says UK must cut troop numbers or send them out with ‘pitchforks’

Army needs to be ‘perfectly formed’, says defence secretary as he defends cuts to personnel

Marie Claire

In a Huge Break from Tradition, Prince George Will Not Be Expected to Join the Military Before Becoming King

He will also be able to choose a career of his choice before taking the throne.

Woman & Home

Major change for the royal children reportedly confirmed - and it means they'll have much more freedom than the likes of William and Harry

The younger generation of royals will have more flexibility for their future aspirations, according to a source

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