Introduction The US military has had a long association with the UK, retaining a range of military bases and personnel since World War II. What are the Locations of Military Bases and Installations Operated by the US Military? RAF Mildenhall: Suffolk, UK. RAF Lakenheath: Suffolk, UK. RAF Feltwell: Norfolk, UK. RAF Alconbury: Cambridgeshire, UK. RAF… Read More
Introduction The UK maintains a range of UK overseas bases which provide a variety of functions for the military personnel and assets that are located there or transit through. Bases by Location and Cost Belize: £1.4m. Oman: £3.5m. Bahrain: £4.2m. Brunei: -£0.3m. Cyprus: £80.0m. Qatar: £2.6m. Singapore: £1.2m. Chagos Islands: £3.4m (the annual running cost… Read More
Introduction Freedom Day (Maltese: Jum il-Ħelsien) is a Maltese national holiday celebrated annually on 31 March. Background This is the anniversary of the withdrawal of British troops and the Royal Navy from Malta in 1979. On taking power in 1971, the Labour Government indicated it wanted to re-negotiate the lease agreement with the United Kingdom.… Read More
