Defence And Military

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...

Published: 24 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Signs of growing frustration inside Russia’s political and business elite are emerging as President Vladimir Putin faces mounting pressure from a prolonged war in Ukraine, economic instability, and increasing public dissatisfaction, according to sources close to the Kremlin and international intelligence officials. While speculation surrounding an imminent coup or collapse of the Russian leadership remains highly uncertain, interviews...

Published: 24 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was rocked by a major wave of missile and drone strikes early Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia’s reported use or preparation of advanced hypersonic weapons risks setting a dangerous global precedent for future conflicts. Explosions were heard across multiple districts of Kyiv shortly after 1am local time, following alerts from Ukraine’s air...

Published: 09 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will “always be victorious” as he presided over a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, held under intense security measures and heightened fears of potential Ukrainian strikes. The annual commemoration, traditionally one of the most symbolic displays of Russian military power, took place in a markedly subdued atmosphere this...