Over the course of several hours, the Portsmouth based warship took part in complex air defence training with six Mirage 2000 fighter jets. The training demonstrated the strong partnership that exists between the allied nations and culminated in an impressive visual show of unity as the six aircraft formed up to fly past the British… Continue reading FRERES D’ARMES – BROTHERS IN ARMS
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ISIS TERROR IN PARIS – THE CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF THE ATTACKS AND THE FIRST REACTION OF FRANCE
Friday’s multiple terrorist attacks in Paris marked the beginning of a new phase in ISIS’ military and terror campaign. This time ISIS managed to move its war into the heart of Europe. According to the available information eight to nine terrorists organized into three groups, attacked seven different targets in Paris within 33 minutes. The… Continue reading ISIS TERROR IN PARIS – THE CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF THE ATTACKS AND THE FIRST REACTION OF FRANCE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRITAIN’S NEW MILITARY BASE IN BAHRAIN HAS BEGUN
Last Sunday Britain started constructing its first permanent military base in the Middle East since 1971. The new Royal Navy base will be in located in the Port of Mina Salman in Bahrain. The ceremony marking the start of construction was attended by British Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond and Bahraini Foreign Minister, Sheikh Khalid Al-Khalifa.… Continue reading THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRITAIN’S NEW MILITARY BASE IN BAHRAIN HAS BEGUN