Jonathan Beale

2 days ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Beale

The real problem facing Britain's shrinking militaryBBCOn a March day this year, a British nuclear-armed submarine quietly returned to its base on the west coast of Scotland after a record-breaking 204 days underwater. HMS Vanguard had 130 crew members on board. They had spent nearly seven months without fresh air or daylight, and with little communication. Patrols of the UK's nuclear-armed submarines are supposed to last no longer than three months.

5 days ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Beale

Navy chief removed from duties for investigationGetty ImagesThe head of the Royal Navy has been removed from his duties while under investigation over allegations of misconduct, the Ministry of Defence has said. The MoD has not given any further details on the matter Adm Sir Ben Key is being investigated for, saying that it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time. This statement follows reports in the Sun that Adm Key was suspected of having an affair with a subordinate.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonathan Beale |Adam D. Durbin

These are the first RAF air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen approved by this government – and the first direct UK participation in US-led strikes since President Donald Trump came to power. Defence Secretary John Healy said the strikes were successful and carried out to protect UK and international shipping. He added all UK personnel and aircraft had returned safely to base.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Beale

These are the first RAF air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen approved by this government – and the first direct UK participation in US-led strikes since President Donald Trump came to power. Defence Secretary John Healy said the strikes were successful and carried out to protect UK and international shipping. He added all UK personnel and aircraft had returned safely to base.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Beale

Ukrainian allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aidJonathan BealeMalu CursinoGetty ImagesUkraine's European allies have pledged €21bn (£18.2bn) in a new tranche of military support for Kyiv in what they described as "a critical year" for the war. Members of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group met at Nato's headquarters in Brussels to pledge air defences, missiles and other gear as Europe sought to fill the gap left by the changed priorities of the US under Donald Trump.