Defence And Military

Published: 16 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Saudi Arabia has warned Yemen’s Houthi movement that the security of Islam’s holiest sites is a “red line” after Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca before it entered the city’s restricted airspace. The incident has intensified regional tensions and prompted condemnation from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Saudi-led coalition said the...

Published: 28 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Bangladesh is moving ahead with one of its most significant military modernisation programmes in years, advancing plans to acquire Chinese J-10CE multirole fighter jets and attack helicopters while also pursuing the Eurofighter Typhoon as part of a broader effort to strengthen the country's air power. The developments are attracting attention in India, where defence analysts are watching closely...

Published: 22 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Kyiv is facing a renewed wave of Russian missile attacks that has deepened fear among residents and raised fresh concerns about Ukraine’s ability to defend its capital against ballistic threats. As explosions increasingly come with little warning, civilians are spending nights underground, businesses are watching vital infrastructure disappear and officials are preparing for the possibility of another difficult...

Published: 15 August 2026.The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about the prolonged deployment of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying the aircraft carrier’s record-breaking 250 days at sea was “not nearly enough” despite growing reports of mental health distress, difficult living conditions and concern among service members’ families. Trump made the remarks on Friday as he left Washington for New...

Published: 07 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced deep alarm regarding China’s recent missile test. He stated that the firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation. The weapon was launched on Monday and is capable of causing considerable damage if ever weaponised. International condemnation has grown rapidly after China’s state news agency reported the unusual...

Published: 07 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Ankara today for a pivotal Nato summit. He seeks to rally European allies despite growing US pressure on spending. The outgoing prime minister faces a demanding and sensitive diplomatic mission. He hopes to shore up the alliance against future internal instability threats. Donald Trump remains vocal regarding his concerns over European defence budget...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a significant shift in national budget priorities this week. He pledged fifteen billion pounds in new funding for the nation’s armed forces and manufacturing. The long-awaited defence investment plan aims to secure his legacy before leaving Downing Street. However, serious concerns have emerged regarding the true economic impact of this major policy....

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump has issued a startling warning regarding the future of American participation within Nato. He labelled the current structure of the alliance as ridiculous during a recent social media post. The President expressed deep frustration over what he describes as a deeply one-sided relationship today. This provocative statement arrives just days before a critical summit scheduled to...

Published: 17 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British government faces a major crisis over military funding after dramatic interventions in parliament on Tuesday. Three senior defence figures openly accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of leaving the armed forces dangerously underfunded. Their scathing remarks have exposed deep fractures within the Labour party regarding national security and spending priorities. The public criticisms come at a time...

Published: 17 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Russian naval frigate fired warning shots close to a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, creating a rare maritime confrontation during a period of heightened tensions between London and Moscow. The incident occurred shortly before midday in international waters south of the Isle of Wight. The British yacht, identified as Bright Future, was sailing through...