http://www.uknda.org UKNDA.ORG Latest News en-gb Copyright 2008 UKNDA Ltd http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 9 May 2008 The UKNDA has launched a separate website to mobilise public support for Britains Armed Forces. GET YOUR CAMPAIGN CAR STICKERS HERE http://www.uknda.org/new_support_our_armed_forces_website_goes_live/n-80.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/new_support_our_armed_forces_website_goes_live/n-80.html Matt Chorley writes in the Western Morning News about the UKNDAs survey of MPs. http://www.uknda.org/mps:_give_forces_more_money/n-92.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/mps:_give_forces_more_money/n-92.html UKNDA CEO Cdr John Muxworthy interviewed about the UKNDA and our poll of MPs. http://www.uknda.org/ceo_uknda_interviewed_by_bfbs/n-91.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/ceo_uknda_interviewed_by_bfbs/n-91.html Daily Telegraph on possible cancellation of the Future Lynx project and its implications for British helicopter manufacturing. http://www.uknda.org/uk_helicopter_industry_will_die_in_mod_cuts/n-90.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uk_helicopter_industry_will_die_in_mod_cuts/n-90.html Azeem Ibrahim highlights the plight of the UK Armed Forces in the April 2008 issue of the RUSI Journal, published by the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. http://www.uknda.org/uknda_board_member_writes_in_rusi_journal/n-89.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uknda_board_member_writes_in_rusi_journal/n-89.html We are pleased to announce that Azeem Ibrahim has joined the Policy amp; Management Board of the UKNDA. http://www.uknda.org/azeem_ibrahim_joins_uknda_board/n-86.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/azeem_ibrahim_joins_uknda_board/n-86.html Sunday Telegraph reports that compensation for servicemen who receive life-changing injuries, such a brain damage or loss of limbs, will be increased. UKNDA mentioned. http://www.uknda.org/compensation_boost_for_severely_injured_troops/n-87.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/compensation_boost_for_severely_injured_troops/n-87.html And we think Weve got problems? Read the report on those facing New Zealands Armed Forces http://www.uknda.org/defence_association_of_new_zealand_(danz)_report/n-85.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/defence_association_of_new_zealand_(danz)_report/n-85.html Daily Telegraph reports on the findings of UKNDAs poll of MPs. http://www.uknda.org/labour_mps_call_for_bigger_forces_budget/n-84.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/labour_mps_call_for_bigger_forces_budget/n-84.html UKNDA PRESS STATEMENT: New poll shows that a majority of MPs believe Britain’s armed forces are under-funded and over-stretched. http://www.uknda.org/mps_want_higher_spending_on_defence_-_new_poll/n-83.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/mps_want_higher_spending_on_defence_-_new_poll/n-83.html UKNDA Board member Col Bob Stewart writes in the Daily Express about the treatment of our wounded servicemen. http://www.uknda.org/are_our_heroes_getting_a_raw_deal/n-82.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/are_our_heroes_getting_a_raw_deal/n-82.html The Daily Telegraph reports on the inquests into the deaths of Gunners Wright and Vanua in Iraq. http://www.uknda.org/coroner_blames_mod_again_over_troops_deaths/n-81.html Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/coroner_blames_mod_again_over_troops_deaths/n-81.html UKNDA press statement in response to the recent High Court ruling on soldiers Human Rights. http://www.uknda.org/high_court_ruling_:_real_issue_is_defence_funding/n-79.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/high_court_ruling_:_real_issue_is_defence_funding/n-79.html The Government is backing plans for an annual Armed Forces Day to promote public recognition of the role of the forces. UKNDA mentioned. http://www.uknda.org/victory_for_armed_forces_day_campaign/n-78.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/victory_for_armed_forces_day_campaign/n-78.html Mick Smith in the Sunday Times reports that an independent study by QinetiQ contradicts the Government over aircraft safety. http://www.uknda.org/are_rafs_nimrods_safe_to_fly/n-76.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/are_rafs_nimrods_safe_to_fly/n-76.html A landmark High Court ruling raises further questions over equipment safety. http://www.uknda.org/families_can_sue_mod_over_failings_that_led_to_deaths_of_troops/n-77.html Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/families_can_sue_mod_over_failings_that_led_to_deaths_of_troops/n-77.html The Defence Policy Group of the UK Independence Party has published an important new policy paper in which it backs the UKNDA in calling for a 40 increase in defence spending. http://www.uknda.org/new_support_for_uknda_policy_on_defence_expenditure/n-75.html Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/new_support_for_uknda_policy_on_defence_expenditure/n-75.html According to the Liberal Democrats, at least 66,000 service personnel will be worse off as a result of the latest tax changes. http://www.uknda.org/one_in_three_service_personnel_hit_by_tax_change/n-74.html Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/one_in_three_service_personnel_hit_by_tax_change/n-74.html Sky news reveals that the Navys budget for food on board our ships is just 1.80 per person per day. http://www.uknda.org/three_square_meals/n-73.html Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/three_square_meals/n-73.html Richard Norths Defence of the Realm blog says the army needs more armoured cars but instead has to rely on lightly armed WIMIK utility vehicles. http://www.uknda.org/a_deceptively_simple_question/n-72.html Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/a_deceptively_simple_question/n-72.html NUT conference says it doesnt want the armed forces recruiting or bringing propaganda into schools. http://www.uknda.org/national_union_of_teachers_votes_to_block_military_recruitment_in_schools/n-71.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/national_union_of_teachers_votes_to_block_military_recruitment_in_schools/n-71.html Iraq and the Military Covenant Article by Rt Rev Tom M Burns SM, Bishop of the Forces http://www.uknda.org/iraq_and_the_military_covenant/n-70.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/iraq_and_the_military_covenant/n-70.html MOD admits that majority of the RAFs 35-year old Nimrod spy planes are no longer fit for use. http://www.uknda.org/only_one_in_three_nimrods_fit_for_use/n-69.html Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/only_one_in_three_nimrods_fit_for_use/n-69.html Daily Telegraph reveals a rather warped sense of priorities at the Ministry of Defence. UKNDA quoted. http://www.uknda.org/mod_has_wasted_15m_renting_empty_houses/n-66.html Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/mod_has_wasted_15m_renting_empty_houses/n-66.html The Indepedent on the loyalty bonus for the armed forces. http://www.uknda.org/15000_loyalty_bonus_offered_to_troops_who_resist_forces_exodus/n-65.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/15000_loyalty_bonus_offered_to_troops_who_resist_forces_exodus/n-65.html Daily Mail accuses the Ministry of Defence of gross incompetence. http://www.uknda.org/cowardice_failure_and_a_shamefully_incompetent_defence_secretary/n-64.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/cowardice_failure_and_a_shamefully_incompetent_defence_secretary/n-64.html The Guardian reports on the Prime Ministers National Security Strategy, which identifies a wider range of internal and external threats to the UKs security. http://www.uknda.org/brown_plans_to_send_civilian_force_to_conflict_zones/n-67.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/brown_plans_to_send_civilian_force_to_conflict_zones/n-67.html Channel Four reports on disposal of MOD sites. UKNDA quoted. http://www.uknda.org/land_sell-off_nets_mod_2bn/n-63.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/land_sell-off_nets_mod_2bn/n-63.html Daily Telegraph asks if the undermanned British Army could become a new Foreign Legion by recruiting Polish immigrants. http://www.uknda.org/call_for_poles_to_be_allowed_to_join_uk_army/n-62.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/call_for_poles_to_be_allowed_to_join_uk_army/n-62.html Daily Mail puts the Govt under pressure on defence spending http://www.uknda.org/why_does_the_mod_shoot_the_messenger/n-61.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/why_does_the_mod_shoot_the_messenger/n-61.html UKNDA President Winston S Churchill interviewed in Defence Director, the magazine for senior management in the defence and aerospace industries. http://www.uknda.org/churchills_demand_for_action/n-59.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/churchills_demand_for_action/n-59.html The Times reports on the Chancellors Budget announcement that he is dipping into Treasury reserves to provide extra funds for the forces. UKNDA says this wont make up for years of under-funding. http://www.uknda.org/military_campaigns_to_cost_an_extra_2_bn/n-58.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/military_campaigns_to_cost_an_extra_2_bn/n-58.html UKNDA Press Release 12th March 2008 http://www.uknda.org/uknda_warns_against_governments_sticking_plaster_solution_to_armed_forces_under-funding/n-57.html Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uknda_warns_against_governments_sticking_plaster_solution_to_armed_forces_under-funding/n-57.html Daily Telegraph reports on the inquest into the death of Capt. Daniel Wright. http://www.uknda.org/mod_criticised_over_sas_soldier_who_fell_to_death_after_equipment_failed/n-56.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/mod_criticised_over_sas_soldier_who_fell_to_death_after_equipment_failed/n-56.html Editorial comment in The Sun blames penny-pinching politicians for military equipment failures that have led to avoidable deaths. http://www.uknda.org/they_didnt_have_to_die/n-55.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/they_didnt_have_to_die/n-55.html Rising costs are due to the need to protect British troops from growing insurgency and to compensate for earlier equipment failures. http://www.uknda.org/iraq_and_afghanistan:_operational_costs_double_in_one_year/n-54.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/iraq_and_afghanistan:_operational_costs_double_in_one_year/n-54.html Cdr John Muxworthy is interviewed for the Weekend News on Radio 5 Live, Sunday 9th March http://www.uknda.org/uknda_ceo_interviewed_about_armed_forces_day/n-53.html Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uknda_ceo_interviewed_about_armed_forces_day/n-53.html Andrew Roberts in the Sunday Telegraph, on the issues raised by the RAF uniforms ban. Praise for the excellent UKNDA campaign on the Military Covenant. http://www.uknda.org/home_support_for_armed_forces_is_palpable/n-52.html Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/home_support_for_armed_forces_is_palpable/n-52.html UKNDA President, Winston S. Churchill - letter in Sunday Times. http://www.uknda.org/future-proofing_our_forces/n-51.html Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/future-proofing_our_forces/n-51.html The Mail on Sunday reports on the campaign for an Armed Forces Day. UKNDA mentioned. http://www.uknda.org/military_chiefs_and_war_families_call_for_armed_forces_day_to_honour_servicemen/n-50.html Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/military_chiefs_and_war_families_call_for_armed_forces_day_to_honour_servicemen/n-50.html Sunday Telegraph, front page - Campaign for Armed Forces Day gathers momentum. UKNDA support mentioned http://www.uknda.org/calls_for_national_armed_forces_day/n-49.html Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/calls_for_national_armed_forces_day/n-49.html Editorial comment in the Daily Express about Britains armed forces. http://www.uknda.org/we_must_all_show_pride_and_gratitude_to_military/n-48.html Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/we_must_all_show_pride_and_gratitude_to_military/n-48.html Report in the Guardian on the ongoing row over the public reaction to military uniforms. http://www.uknda.org/call_to_overturn_uniform_ban/n-47.html Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/call_to_overturn_uniform_ban/n-47.html U.K.: A Naval Procurement Nightmare - The poor relation getting ever poorer? http://www.uknda.org/our_american_allies_view_of_the_royal_navy/n-46.html Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/our_american_allies_view_of_the_royal_navy/n-46.html Plymouth Evening News reports on the launch of the Tories new commission on the Covenant - and reactions to the launch from UKNDA and others. http://www.uknda.org/no_respect_for_our_servicemen/n-42.html Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/no_respect_for_our_servicemen/n-42.html Macer Hall in the Express reports on the launch of the Conservative Partys Commission on the Covenant - and UKNDA gives its reaction to the launch. http://www.uknda.org/how_labour_has_betrayed_troops/n-44.html Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/how_labour_has_betrayed_troops/n-44.html The United Kingdom National Defence Association (UKNDA) has welcomed the initiative by the Conservative Party in establishing a Commission on the Military Covenant. http://www.uknda.org/uknda_welcomes_new_commission_on_the_covenant/n-41.html Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uknda_welcomes_new_commission_on_the_covenant/n-41.html Simon Heffer of the Daily Telegraph says that our armed services are stretched to the limits. http://www.uknda.org/not_a_penny_more_for_our_brave_boys/n-38.html Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/not_a_penny_more_for_our_brave_boys/n-38.html Mike Turner, chief exec of BAE, calls on the Government to lift its constraint on defence spending. http://www.uknda.org/industrialist_calls_for_increased_defence_spending/n-40.html Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/industrialist_calls_for_increased_defence_spending/n-40.html Britains overstretched armed forces have shrunk by 13,000 trained personnel in just three years, with record numbers now voting with their feet and leaving the military, writes Matthew Hickley in the Daily Mail. http://www.uknda.org/britains_armed_forces_shrink_by_13000_trained_personnel_in_just_3_years/n-39.html Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/britains_armed_forces_shrink_by_13000_trained_personnel_in_just_3_years/n-39.html UKNDAs CEO appears on the BBC Points West programme, 21st February http://www.uknda.org/wiltshire_coroner_calls_for_better_protection/n-36.html Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/wiltshire_coroner_calls_for_better_protection/n-36.html In the Daily Telegraph online Iain Martin complains that no one is yet prepared to do anything about the disgrace that is Defence Spending. http://www.uknda.org/britains_defence_spending_is_a_disgrace/n-35.html Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/britains_defence_spending_is_a_disgrace/n-35.html A Royal Marine throws himself backwards onto a grenade - and gets away with it. http://www.uknda.org/unsung_heroes_-_an_account_from_afghanistan/n-34.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/unsung_heroes_-_an_account_from_afghanistan/n-34.html In BBC online (20 Feb) is a report and commentary on the shortage of troops with reported comments by the CEO of the UKNDA. http://www.uknda.org/bbc_online_news_-_20th_feb/n-33.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/bbc_online_news_-_20th_feb/n-33.html The TIMES ONLINE (20 Feb) Our Armed Forces face their toughest battle yet over 1BN cutbacks . http://www.uknda.org/greatest_battle_yet_for_armed_forces_1bn_cuts/n-32.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/greatest_battle_yet_for_armed_forces_1bn_cuts/n-32.html An article in the Guardian today highlights not just the parlous but the now critical state of the Armed Forces Budget . http://www.uknda.org/45_billion_cut_hit_the_rn_raf_hardest/n-31.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/45_billion_cut_hit_the_rn_raf_hardest/n-31.html On Sunday 17th Feb at about 1115 UKNDA President Winston S Churchill discussed Defence and funding issues on SKY NEWSSUNDAY LIVE http://www.uknda.org/winston_churchill_on_sky_-_sunday_17th/n-29.html Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/winston_churchill_on_sky_-_sunday_17th/n-29.html The CEO of the UKNDA, Cdr John Muxworthy, was interviewed on BBC4s Today Programme http://www.uknda.org/uknda_bbc_radio_4_today_interview/n-30.html Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uknda_bbc_radio_4_today_interview/n-30.html The Armed Forces are in a state of chronic disrepair reports the Daily Telegraph Friday 15th Feb http://www.uknda.org/armed_forces_in_a_state_of_chronic_disrepair_/n-28.html Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/armed_forces_in_a_state_of_chronic_disrepair_/n-28.html The DT reveals more problems with lack of troops and equipment. http://www.uknda.org/afghanistan_-_troops_dangerously_overstretched_(dt_report)/n-27.html Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/afghanistan_-_troops_dangerously_overstretched_(dt_report)/n-27.html The Daily Telegraphs front page main feature (Monday Feb 4th) highlights the fact that almost 7,000 INFANTRYMEN ARE UNFIT TO FIGHT leaving front-line troops dangerously exposed. http://www.uknda.org/sickness_thins_ranks_of_troops_on_front_line/n-26.html Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/sickness_thins_ranks_of_troops_on_front_line/n-26.html Jenny Percival highlights a catalogue of shortfalls within the MOD - and highlights the possible effects on our Forces, emphasising how such shortfalls could affect Scotland. http://www.uknda.org/mod_starving_troops_of_cash_-_an_article_from_scotland_on_sunday_20_jan_08_by_jenny_percival/n-25.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/mod_starving_troops_of_cash_-_an_article_from_scotland_on_sunday_20_jan_08_by_jenny_percival/n-25.html Extract from The Daily Telegraph http://www.uknda.org/army_hero_cpl_mark_wrights_death_could_have_been_prevented/n-23.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/army_hero_cpl_mark_wrights_death_could_have_been_prevented/n-23.html Admiral Sir Jock Slater GCB LVO DL- former Chief of the Naval Staff - in a letter to the Editor of a national newspaper - in two succinct paragraphs puts his finger on the chronic but at the same time urgent problems facing our Armed Forces. http://www.uknda.org/just_two_paragraphs_that_say_it_all/n-21.html Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/just_two_paragraphs_that_say_it_all/n-21.html Let us take pride in our Armed Forces, as our American cousins do! http://www.uknda.org/honour_our_armed_forces/n-22.html Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/honour_our_armed_forces/n-22.html Our President, Winston Churchill sends all our members greetings and a message for 2008 http://www.uknda.org/our_presidents_message_for_2008/n-20.html Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/our_presidents_message_for_2008/n-20.html HAPPY NEW YEAR- A message from the Chairman amp; CE of the UKNDA for 2008 http://www.uknda.org/2008_-_the_ukndas_year/n-19.html Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/2008_-_the_ukndas_year/n-19.html Commentary of the Latest Political Scene.Chris Cope reports for the latest edition of WARSHIP WORLD http://www.uknda.org/the_latest_on_the_political_scene/n-18.html Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/the_latest_on_the_political_scene/n-18.html The capture of 15 Royal Navy personnel by the Iranians last March was a national embarrassment http://www.uknda.org/lessons_have_been_learned_from_navy_hostages_incident_say_defence_committee/n-24.html Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/lessons_have_been_learned_from_navy_hostages_incident_say_defence_committee/n-24.html LATEST COMMENTS In a commentary in the Daily Telegraph UKNDAs President Winston S Churchill protests at the scandal of the loss of 14 lives when anRAF NIMRODburned and crashed after being refuelled over Afghanistan. http://www.uknda.org/ukndas_pres_winston_churchills_nimrod_protest_/n-17.html Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/ukndas_pres_winston_churchills_nimrod_protest_/n-17.html A leaked MOD report states that the Royal Navys fighting capability is being steadily eroded and the Fleet would now struggle to fight a war. http://www.uknda.org/the_royal_navys_fighting_capability_eroded/n-16.html Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/the_royal_navys_fighting_capability_eroded/n-16.html A National audit office report, released today (30 Nov), revealscost increasesin the Type 45 programme and some delays. http://www.uknda.org/type_45_destroyers_-_cost_increases_and_delays/n-15.html Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/type_45_destroyers_-_cost_increases_and_delays/n-15.html Former Defence Chiefs charge the government with being unsympathetic to our Armed Forces.UKNDA Patrons are once again speaking out in support of the UKs armed forces during a Lords debate http://www.uknda.org/former_defence_chiefs:_/n-13.html Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/former_defence_chiefs:_/n-13.html The UKNDA is pleased to announce that Sir Menzies Campbell QC MPhas accepted our invitation to be a Patron of the UKNDA. http://www.uknda.org/former_libdem_leader_is_a_patron_of_the_uknda/n-12.html Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/former_libdem_leader_is_a_patron_of_the_uknda/n-12.html A WAR hero Para chief is quitting the Army in disgust over the appalling and shoddy treatment of troops it was revealed yesterday.To Read the full article from the Sun look at this page http://www.uknda.org/para_hero_quits_over_squaddies_treatment/n-11.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/para_hero_quits_over_squaddies_treatment/n-11.html The armed forces are under increasing strain and will not be able to meet targets set by the government, the Ministry of Defence admitted yesterday. To Read the full Guardian article look at this page http://www.uknda.org/armed_forces_under_strain_mod_admits/n-10.html Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/armed_forces_under_strain_mod_admits/n-10.html The latestedition of theEconomist ( 10 Nov 07; Pg 38; foot of Col 3 ) says:State support for Northern Rock already exceeds Britains transport budget and could soon surpass the 32 billion allocated to defence http://www.uknda.org/money_that_could_go_on_defence/n-9.html Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/money_that_could_go_on_defence/n-9.html The launch of the UKNDA was a very successful event, held at the Cabinet War Rooms, The Churchill Museum, Westminster. To SEE THE VIDEOS of WINSTON CHURCHILL, and our four Patrons: Adml. Lord BOYCE, Marshal of the RAF Lord CRAIG and General the Lord GUTHRIE look at this page : http://www.uknda.org/uknda_launch_report/n-8.html Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/uknda_launch_report/n-8.html Following the formal launch of the UKNDA at the Churchill Museum/Cabinet War Rooms on Thursday 8th November we are delighted to announce thatWinston S. Churchill is the UKNDAs First President. http://www.uknda.org/new_uknda_new_president_and_patrons/n-7.html Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/new_uknda_new_president_and_patrons/n-7.html FIRST SEA LORDS TRAFALGAR NIGHT SPEECHThe UKNDA is delighted and honoured to present, with his permission, the full text of the speech by Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, KCB, ADC, BSc, the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, given at the Great Hall, Lincolns Inn to members of the Naval Club. http://www.uknda.org/first_sea_lords_speech/n-6.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:05 GMT http://www.uknda.org/first_sea_lords_speech/n-6.html