The UKNDA has launched a separate website to mobilise public support for Britain's Armed Forces.
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UKNDA CEO Cdr John Muxworthy interviewed about the UKNDA and our poll of MPs. Read more
Daily Telegraph on possible cancellation of the Future Lynx project and its implications for British helicopter manufacturing. Read more
Matt Chorley writes in the Western Morning News about the UKNDA's survey of MPs. Read more
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. Read more
We are pleased to announce that Azeem Ibrahim has joined the Policy & Management Board of the UKNDA. Read more
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. Read more
And we think We've got problems? Read the report on those facing New Zealand's Armed Forces Read more
UKNDA PRESS STATEMENT: New poll shows that a majority of MPs believe Britain’s armed forces are under-funded and over-stretched. Read more
Daily Telegraph reports on the findings of UKNDA's poll of MPs. Read more
UKNDA Board member Col Bob Stewart writes in the Daily Express about the treatment of our wounded servicemen. Read more
The Daily Telegraph reports on the inquests into the deaths of Gunners Wright and Vanua in Iraq. Read more
UKNDA press statement in response to the recent High Court ruling on soldiers' Human Rights. Read more
The Government is backing plans for an annual 'Armed Forces Day' to promote public recognition of the role of the forces. UKNDA mentioned. Read more
Mick Smith in the Sunday Times reports that an independent study by QinetiQ contradicts the Government over aircraft safety. Read more
A landmark High Court ruling raises further questions over equipment safety. Read more
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. Read more
According to the Liberal Democrats, at least 66,000 service personnel will be worse off as a result of the latest tax changes. Read more
Sky news reveals that the Navy's budget for food on board our ships is just £1.80 per person per day. Read more
Richard North's Defence of the Realm blog says the army needs more armoured cars but instead has to rely on lightly armed WIMIK utility vehicles. Read more
NUT conference says it doesn't want the armed forces recruiting or bringing "propaganda" into schools. Read more
Iraq and the Military Covenant Article by Rt Rev Tom M Burns SM, Bishop of the Forces Read more
MOD admits that majority of the RAF's 35-year old Nimrod spy planes are no longer fit for use. Read more
Daily Telegraph reveals a rather warped sense of priorities at the Ministry of Defence. UKNDA quoted. Read more
The Indepedent on the 'loyalty bonus' for the armed forces. Read more
Daily Mail accuses the Ministry of Defence of gross incompetence. Read more
Channel Four reports on disposal of MOD sites. UKNDA quoted. Read more
Daily Telegraph asks if the undermanned British Army could become a new Foreign Legion by recruiting Polish immigrants. Read more
The Guardian reports on the Prime Minister's National Security Strategy, which identifies a wider range of internal and external threats to the UK's security. Read more
Daily Mail puts the Govt under pressure on defence spending Read more
UKNDA President Winston S Churchill interviewed in Defence Director, the magazine for senior management in the defence and aerospace industries. Read more
The Times reports on the Chancellor's Budget announcement that he is dipping into Treasury reserves to provide extra funds for the forces. UKNDA says this won't make up for years of under-funding. Read more
UKNDA Press Release 12th March 2008 Read more
Daily Telegraph reports on the inquest into the death of Capt. Daniel Wright. Read more
Editorial comment in The Sun blames "penny-pinching" politicians for military equipment failures that have led to avoidable deaths. Read more
Rising costs are due to the need to protect British troops from growing insurgency and to compensate for earlier equipment failures. Read more
The Mail on Sunday reports on the campaign for an 'Armed Forces Day'. UKNDA mentioned. Read more
Sunday Telegraph, front page - Campaign for 'Armed Forces Day' gathers momentum. UKNDA support mentioned Read more
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. Read more
Cdr John Muxworthy is interviewed for the Weekend News on Radio 5 Live, Sunday 9th March Read more
UKNDA President, Winston S. Churchill - letter in Sunday Times. Read more
Editorial comment in the Daily Express about Britain's armed forces. Read more
Report in the Guardian on the ongoing row over the public reaction to military uniforms. Read more
U.K.: A Naval Procurement Nightmare - The poor relation getting ever poorer? Read more
Plymouth Evening News reports on the launch of the Tories' new commission on the Covenant - and reactions to the launch from UKNDA and others. Read more
Macer Hall in the Express reports on the launch of the Conservative Party's Commission on the Covenant - and UKNDA gives its reaction to the launch. Read more
The United Kingdom National Defence Association (UKNDA) has welcomed the initiative by the Conservative Party in establishing a Commission on the Military Covenant. Read more
Simon Heffer of the Daily Telegraph says that our armed services are stretched to the limits. Read more
Mike Turner, chief exec of BAE, calls on the Government to lift its constraint on defence spending. Read more
Britain's 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. Read more
UKNDA's CEO appears on the BBC Points West programme, 21st February Read more
In the Daily Telegraph online Iain Martin complains that no one is yet prepared to do anything about the disgrace that is Defence Spending. Read more
A Royal Marine throws himself backwards onto a grenade - and gets away with it. Read more
In BBC online (20 Feb) is a report and commentary on the shortage of troops with reported comments by the CEO of the UKNDA. Read more
The TIMES ONLINE (20 Feb) "Our Armed Forces face their toughest battle yet over £1BN cutbacks ". Read more
An article in the Guardian today highlights not just the parlous but the now critical state of the Armed Forces Budget . Read more
On Sunday 17th Feb at about 1115 UKNDA President Winston S Churchill discussed Defence and funding issues on SKY NEWS'"SUNDAY LIVE " Read more
The CEO of the UKNDA, Cdr John Muxworthy, was interviewed on BBC4's "Today" Programme Read more
The Armed Forces are in a state of "chronic disrepair" reports the Daily Telegraph Friday 15th Feb Read more
The DT reveals more problems with lack of troops and equipment. Read more
The Daily Telegraph's 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. Read more
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. Read more
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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. Read more
Let us take pride in our Armed Forces, as our American cousins do! Read more
Our President, Winston Churchill sends all our members greetings and a message for 2008 Read more
HAPPY NEW YEAR- A message from the Chairman & CE of the UKNDA for 2008 Read more
Commentary of the Latest 'Political Scene'.Chris Cope reports for the latest edition of WARSHIP WORLD Read more
The capture of 15 Royal Navy personnel by the Iranians last March was a national embarrassment Read more
LATEST COMMENTS
In a commentary in the Daily Telegraph UKNDA's President Winston S Churchill protests at the scandal of the loss of 14 lives when anRAF NIMRODburned and crashed after being refuelled over Afghanistan. Read more
A leaked MOD report states that the Royal Navy's fighting capability is being steadily eroded and the Fleet would now 'struggle' to fight a war. Read more
A National audit office report, released today (30 Nov), revealscost increasesin the Type 45 programme and some delays. Read more
Former Defence Chiefs charge the government with being 'unsympathetic' to our Armed Forces.
UKNDA Patrons are once again speaking out in support of the UK's armed forces during a Lords' debate Read more
The UKNDA is pleased to announce that Sir Menzies Campbell QC MPhas accepted our invitation to be a Patron of the UKNDA. Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
The latestedition of theEconomist ( 10 Nov 07; Pg 38; foot of Col 3 ) says:"State support for Northern Rock already exceeds Britain's transport budget and could soon surpass the £32 billion allocated to defence Read more
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 : Read more
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. Read more
FIRST SEA LORD'S TRAFALGAR NIGHT SPEECH
The 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, Lincoln's Inn to members of the Naval Club. Read more
