
Over 2,500 members of the Royal Navy have a BMI of over 30, making them technically obese according to new Freedom of Information figures. The new statistics revealed the Navy to be the heaviest service, with 7.8 per cent of serving
by Oliver Lane21 Oct 2015, 8:30 AM PST0

The Napoleonic-era frigate Trincomalee will be the oldest warship on the water in the world for the next three years while the American Constitution completes a period in dry-dock for restoration. Launched in 1817, Leda-class HMS Trincomalee is 20 years the USS Constitution’s junior
by Oliver Lane10 Jul 2015, 3:17 AM PST0

The former First Sea Lord has said there are now “uncomfortable similarities” between today and the 1930s with Britain’s reluctance to arm itself adequately and get involved in confronting evil worldwide. Retired Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh said heavy defence cuts
by Oliver Lane15 Jun 2015, 5:30 AM PST0