James Wharton

4 days ago | forces.net | James Wharton

An inquest into the death of a serving Royal Signals soldier has heard how one of his superiors shared degrading videos of his "humiliations" in a WhatsApp group chat. Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan's body was discovered in his room at a barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, in January 2020. The inquest previously heard that LCpl Mongan had lain dead in his room for some time, after last being seen alive on or around 27 December 2019 – three weeks before his body was found.

4 days ago | forcesnews.com | James Wharton

An inquest into the death of a serving Royal Signals soldier has heard how one of his superiors shared degrading videos of his "humiliations" in a WhatsApp group chat. Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan's body was discovered in his room at a barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, in January 2020. The inquest previously heard that Mr Mongan had lain dead in his room for some time, after last being seen alive on or around 27 December 2019 – three weeks before his body was found.

5 days ago | forcesnews.com | James Wharton

The Strategic Defence Review outlines a Government plan to build up to 12 new attack submarines, at the rate of one every 18 months. The Prime Minister made the SDR announcement , which would involve scaling up production in Barrow-in-Furness under the Aukus project. But how realistic is this timetable, given the limited construction facilities the UK currently has?

1 week ago | forcesnews.com | James Wharton

Junior Soldiers at the Army Foundation College have taken part in a high-pressure parade square competition, showcasing their ability to use pace sticks. Still in Phase One training, the recruits – all under the age of 18 – spent just three weeks preparing for the event, which was judged by some of the Army's most experienced drill instructors.

2 weeks ago | forcesnews.com | James Wharton

Just 35 miles from the Russian border, British troops are digging trenches, manning defensive positions and preparing for war. In southern Estonia's forests, BFBS Forces News joined soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment – the Kingos – as they took part in a major Nato exercise, testing the alliance's ability to reinforce and defend its eastern flank in the face of a potential invasion.