#defenceforces — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #defenceforces, aggregated by home.social.
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Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games, Prince Harry's creation for veterans
Uganda's defence force chief says the country has withdrawn from the Invictus Games, the creation of Prince Harry, because they don't want to risk King Charles' disapproval.
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https://www.fogolf.com/1380188/a-most-complex-challenge-major-security-checks-at-irish-open-due-to-trump-visit-the-irish-times/ A ‘most complex’ challenge: Major security checks at Irish Open due to Trump visit – The Irish Times #AnGardaSiochana #CatherineConnolly #DefenceForces #DonaldTrump #Doonbeg #Golf #GolfNews #IrishOpen #MicheálMartin
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https://www.fogolf.com/1380188/a-most-complex-challenge-major-security-checks-at-irish-open-due-to-trump-visit-the-irish-times/ A ‘most complex’ challenge: Major security checks at Irish Open due to Trump visit – The Irish Times #AnGardaSiochana #CatherineConnolly #DefenceForces #DonaldTrump #Doonbeg #Golf #GolfNews #IrishOpen #MicheálMartin
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The healthcare change that has some veterans furious
By Tom LowreyJacqui Lambie's emotional moment in the Senate taps into veteran fury over a government change to healthcare access.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/veterans-healthcare-change-sparks-fury/107060900
#Veterans #FederalGovernment #FederalParliament #DefenceForces #HealthPolicy #TomLowrey
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Central Queensland advances bid for major defence hub
By Jacob GambleNew details have emerged on a business case for defence investment as central Queensland hosts a significant army training operation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/central-qld-advances-defence-investment-bid/107047200
#DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #GovernmentandPolitics #JacobGamble
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'Life-saving' Australian-first veterans court to launch in SA
By Rachael MerrittThe South Australian Veterans Court Pilot Program is an Australian-first initiative which advocates hope will help "break the cycle" of offending.
#Courts #Veterans #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #MentalHealth #RachaelMerritt
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UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy, vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
By Thomas MorganDowning Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/zelenskyy-meets-burnham-in-portsmouth/106964362
#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #DefenceForces #DefenceIndustry #AerospaceIndustry #Treaties #ThomasMorgan
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Moscow targeted by drones while Russia bombards Kyiv
Ukraine launches its latest attack on the Russian capital, firing more than 400 drones, while the Kremlin deploys more ballistic missiles against targets across Ukraine.
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #TerritorialDisputes #DefenceForces
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As Japan undergoes a defence shift, China warns it's 'becoming a powder keg'
By Natalie WhitingWhile the world has been watching the rise of China, Japan has been in the midst of its biggest defence shift since World War II.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/china-japan-defence-spending/106912686
#DefenceForces #UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #DefenceIndustry #NatalieWhiting
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[21:10] 'He'd be proud' - Cousin of late Pte Rooney commissioned
The cousin of Private Seán Rooney, who was killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in December 2022, has hailed his late relative for helping him achieve a career "milestone", after he was among a number of Defence Forces members commissioned this afternoon.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0328/1504680-defence-forces-commissioning/
#SeánRooney #Lebanon #December2022 #DefenceForces #thisafternoon -
Today is #KargilVijayDiwas #July26
#25years
A #BigSalute to all the #defenceforces #IndianArmy #IndianAirForce #IndianNavy #jawans who went to great lengths to protect our country.
We remember and respect you always #warheroes