James Wharton

Defence reporter with @ForcesNews, covering the people and stories shaping the UK armed forces. Former soldier. Yorkshire based. Views mine.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Spent the past 24 hours on exercise with the UK's Special Operations Force - mostly comprised of Royal Marines and British Army Rangers.

This bit was particularly exciting.

[Larisa Brown @larisamlbrown]

EXCLUSIVE: Sailor arrested on spying charges was believed to have been spying for Russia, @thetimes has been told. The able seaman worked in naval intelligence and had access to classified information
https://t.co/ayE5U64kE5

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

@Bluebells222 @ForcesNews An unfortunate common issue with AI interpretation

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Police have launched an appeal to help locate missing soldier, Ryan Rudd.

Ryan, a member of the 1st Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, was last seen on February 15th - in Selby, North Yorkshire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact NYP, quoting 12260037725.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

@Bluebells222 @ForcesNews It's an AI generated flyer

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@Bluebells222 @ForcesNews Can you share the picture you are refering to?

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

@CraigTilley95 I'm in a bar in Crete and already two pints down. Long day ahead.

[Jerome Starkey @jeromestarkey]

Robust endorsement from ex-CGS Patrick Sanders:

“Ben fucked up. But none of that changes the fact that he was the most popular, respected, brave and operationally tested Naval Officers that I served with.”

“He may have lost his medals, but I’ll always admire and respect him.”

[JamesFennell MBE @FennellJW]

The British Army has released a tender for a framework agreement for the mass commercial tranportation of troops by road and sea between the UK and Germany (Port of Emden). https://t.co/Zt3vb4xBoN

[Jerome Starkey @jeromestarkey]

🚨 SCOOP – THE sacked former head of the Royal Navy Ben Key has been stripped of his knighthood in a final historic dishonour after an affair with a subordinate.

https://t.co/5bCiLmUKUB

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Spending some time off in Crete. Historical footnote: in May 1941, the island became the target of the first large-scale airborne invasion in history, leading to four years of German occupation.

[Sophie Perryer @slperryer]

@twittawoopoog @bealejonathan @jameswharton Shader is continuing; details in our article: https://t.co/PNtyj6aKgW

[Jonathan Beale @bealejonathan]

British forces have left Iraq - in a coordinated exit with US - bringing to an end to 12 year presence to counter IS/Daesh . Last British troops - around 100 - left their base at Erbil airport over past few weeks.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Visited the National Military Working Dogs Memorial in Holywell, North Wales today. It's well worth dropping in if you're ever passing on the A55. Really moving and beautiful sculptures.

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

I would like to thank all those emergency and specialist teams who have acted so swiftly regarding the incident in Gloucestershire.

We can be reassured that this is being dealt with, and it is exactly why our emergency response teams and Armed Forces are on standby 24/7.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

@dmoxon_ He's promoting a book, Daniel. He's making headlines.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Sadly, some soldiers lost all of their belongings in the fire. While the flames damaged a single wing of one SLAM block and completely burned through the roof, many floors and rooms were also damaged by water - a consequence of fighting the fire.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Update: the fire was contained to 4 or 5 rooms on the top floor of an accommodation block in Gaza Barracks - where the fire started.

Apx 200 personnel were impacted and are currently unable to return to their accommodation. They are being housed in other bases across Catterick.

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Catterick Fire: 1 person in hospital, the base involved specifically is Gaza Barracks - home of the Light Dragoons
Video shared online shows fire taking hold in SLAM accomodation - "the block." I'm told troops impacted are being temporarily accommodated elsewhere in the garrison

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

Catterick Fire: 1 person in hospital, the base involved specifically is Gaza Barracks - home of the Light Dragoons
Video shared online shows fire taking hold in SLAM accomodation - "the block." I'm told troops impacted are being temporarily accommodated elsewhere in the garrison

[James Wharton @jameswharton]

@DPJHodges They post this tweet every time they save crew lives.

[Martin-Baker @MB_EjectEject]

On Wednesday 23rd September, a Royal Air Force Hawk T2 crashed near RAF Valley.

Both pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker GB10LH Ejection Seat.

#EngineeringForLife

[DefenceGeek 🇬🇧 @DefenceGeek]

UPDATE: Hawk T.2 jet crash at RAF Valley

The RAF @RoyalAirForce has issued a further statement this evening in relation to today's crash:

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