EJ Ward

London

Deputy Digital Managing Editor, Newsgathering and Investigations at LBC

Deputy Digital Managing Editor, Newsgathering - Investigations @LBC and @global & Specialist Field Producer | OSINT | Got a story? [email protected]

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Two e-scooter riding Pro-Palestine activists breach RAF Brize Norton and sabotage two military jets

1 week ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Two e-scooter riding Pro-Palestine activists breach RAF Brize Norton and sabotage two military jets Pro-Palestine protesters ‘damage RAF planes at Brize Norton’ By EJ Ward Two Pro-Palestine activists have broken into RAF Brize Norton and damaged military aircraft in a high-profile security breach at the UK’s largest airbase.
How Iran could hit back: The growing threat to Western bases as Israeli strikes on Tehran escalate

1 week ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

How Iran could hit back: The growing threat to Western bases as Israeli strikes on Tehran escalate 18 June 2025, 14:51 | Updated: 18 June 2025, 15:03 How Iran could hit back: The growing threat to Western bases as Israeli strikes on Tehran escalate. Picture: LBC By EJ Ward As tensions between Israel and Iran spiral further into open confrontation, the United Kingdom and the United States now find themselves in Tehran’s crosshairs.
RAF fighter jets scrambled six days in a row as fifteen Russian military aircraft intercepted

1 week ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

RAF fighter jets scrambled six days in a row as fifteen Russian military aircraft intercepted NATO Scramble RAF Typhoons Four Times In Seven Days To Intercept Russian Aircraft.
Starmer has 'no doubt' Trump will back Aukus submarine deal despite ‘America First’ review

1 week ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Starmer has 'no doubt' Trump will back Aukus submarine deal despite ‘America First’ review 16 June 2025, 07:22 | Updated: 16 June 2025, 07:28 The trilateral Aukus partnership, believed to be aimed at countering China, involves building a new fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines and co-operating in other areas of defence. Picture: Alamy By EJ Ward The Prime Minister says he's "100% committed" to Aukus — and confident Trump will back the landmark nuclear sub deal despite a US review.
Britain’s doomsday ship is a sitting duck – 1,400 tonnes of explosives just off Kent coast as fresh warnings emerge

2 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Exclusive Britain’s doomsday ship is a sitting duck – 1,400 tonnes of explosives just off Kent coast as fresh warnings emerge Fresh Warnings Over ‘Doomsday Ship’ Off Kent Coast – A National Security Threat Hiding in Plain Sight. Picture: Alamy/LBC By EJ Ward Wreck of WW2 munitions ship SS Richard Montgomery is still full of explosives, guarded only by buoys and a warning sign, as experts warn over grey zone sabotage.
Power at risk: Nation-state attacks could black out Britain - so why aren’t we ready?

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Power at risk: Nation-state attacks could black out Britain – so why aren’t we ready? Power at risk: Nation-state attacks could black out Britain – so why aren’t we ready? Picture: LBC/Getty By EJ Ward Few services are more critical than energy in keeping our society running. April’s mass blackouts, which affected Spain and Portugal’s electricity grids, left millions without power for more than half a day.
Non-pilot RAF ‘money man’ Sir Richard Knighton tipped to take top military post as head of armed forces

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Non-pilot RAF ‘money man’ Sir Richard Knighton tipped to take top military post as head of armed forces Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton is thought to be in line to be the next Chief of Defence Staff. Picture: Alamy By EJ Ward Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton is set to be appointed as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, marking a significant shift in the leadership of the British armed forces.
Thames Water 'facing difficult situation' as £4bn rescue deal collapses, Steve Reed tells LBC

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Exclusive Thames Water 'facing difficult situation' as £4bn rescue deal collapses, Steve Reed tells LBC 3 June 2025, 08:34 | Updated: 3 June 2025, 08:35 The Environment Secretary was speaking to LBC's Nick Ferrari during Call the Cabinet. Picture: LBC By EJ Ward Environment Secretary Steve Reed has told LBC Thames Water remains “stable” and there is “no disruption to water supply”, after US private equity giant KKR pulled out of plans to invest in the troubled utility.
Britain’s war-fighting wake-up call: Defence review must be a start, not a slogan, warns military expert

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Exclusive Britain’s war-fighting wake-up call: Defence review must be a start, not a slogan, warns military expert The Prime Minister's promising a major overhaul of the UK's armed forces to defend against a new era of threat. Picture: MoD By EJ Ward Britain stands at a crossroads not seen since the darkest days of the Cold War.
UK defence review grapples with drone threat as Ukraine strikes deep in Russia

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Exclusive UK defence review grapples with drone threat as Ukraine strikes deep in Russia Drone technology has rapidly advanced with 'drone swarms' now being possible. Picture: Alamy By EJ Ward Over the weekend, the skies over Russia bore witness to a dramatic escalation in drone warfare, as Ukrainian forces destroyed over 40 military aircraft in a daring attack deep within enemy territory.

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Articles

Two e-scooter riding Pro-Palestine activists breach RAF Brize Norton and sabotage two military jets

How Iran could hit back: The growing threat to Western bases as Israeli strikes on Tehran escalate

RAF fighter jets scrambled six days in a row as fifteen Russian military aircraft intercepted

Starmer has 'no doubt' Trump will back Aukus submarine deal despite ‘America First’ review

Britain’s doomsday ship is a sitting duck – 1,400 tonnes of explosives just off Kent coast as fresh warnings emerge

Power at risk: Nation-state attacks could black out Britain - so why aren’t we ready?

Non-pilot RAF ‘money man’ Sir Richard Knighton tipped to take top military post as head of armed forces

Thames Water 'facing difficult situation' as £4bn rescue deal collapses, Steve Reed tells LBC

Britain’s war-fighting wake-up call: Defence review must be a start, not a slogan, warns military expert

UK defence review grapples with drone threat as Ukraine strikes deep in Russia

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