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Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The year 2025 saw intense conflict across various regions of the world, along with devastating natural disasters and trade disruptions due to President Trump's tariff policies. These events highlight ...
Carney Will Meet With Ukraine Allies in Paris Amid Intensifying Ceasefire Talks
The meeting scheduled between Carney and allied nations of Ukraine in Paris aims at discussing the intensifying ceasefire talks regarding the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine....
NATO officers and generals of this level have never come to Ukraine before
The article highlights a visit by NATO officials and high-ranking military personnel to Ukraine, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the delegation's seniority. The visit signifies a significant i...
Carney Will Meet With Ukraine Allies in Paris As Peace Talks Intensify
British General Sir Michael Carney will meet with Ukrainian allies in Paris as peace talks between Ukraine and Russia continue to intensify. The meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a...
UK develops mobile quantum scanner to study blast effects
The UK is developing a fully mobile quantum brain scanner designed to measure the impact of blast exposure on military personnel at training and operational sites....
Ukraine will not join NATO and may face difficulties remaining in the EU
The article discusses the geopolitical challenges Ukraine faces regarding its international alliances. It suggests that due to various political and strategic reasons, Ukraine is unlikely to become a ...
France and Britain Ready to Monitor Truce in Ukraine Without UN or EU Mandate
France and Britain are prepared to oversee the ceasefire in Ukraine independently of any authorization from the United Nations or the European Union....
Finnish Police Detain Russia-Linked Vessel Over Suspected Undersea Cable Sabotage
The Finnish police have detained a vessel with suspected ties to Russia for allegedly attempting undersea cable sabotage. NATO emphasized that such infrastructure is vital and vulnerable to disruption...
Ukraine Not Satisfied with Budapest Memorandum: Zelensky on Conditions for Permanent Peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has expressed dissatisfaction with the Budapest Memorandum, which was signed in 1994 and provided security assurances to Ukraine after it gave up its nuclear ar...
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
During World War II, French wine and champagne distributors collaborated with the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) by using their alcohol shipments as a cover for transmitting intelligence t...
Royal Navy 2029: First Sea Lord’s vision unveiled
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE ADC RM was appointed as the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff on May 15, 2025. As a Royal Marine and the first to serve in this role from a special force...
Space Forge generates plasma for LEO semiconductor material production
British startup Space Forge reported on December 31 that it successfully generated plasma aboard its initial satellite, marking a significant achievement in creating and maintaining the conditions req...
New German military plan views foreign sabotage as preparation for war
Germany has created a military strategy plan that addresses potential NATO conflicts, treating acts of sabotage by foreign entities as equivalent to an act of war. This strategic document outlines var...
Israeli settlers invade Bedouin community in West Bank and detain foreign activist
Al-Baydar Organisation for the Defense of Bedouin Rights reported that Israeli settlers stormed Shallal al-Auja community north of Jericho, occupied West Bank. Palestinian news agency Wafa stated an I...
Royal Navy tests quantum navigation in Arctic
The Royal Navy is currently testing various quantum systems across its fleet as part of efforts to enhance navigational capabilities in the Arctic region. However, there is no immediate plan to replac...
Palestinians 'drowning' as rain and wind uproot more Gaza tents
Torrential rain and strong winds have flooded and uprooted numerous tents and makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip, exacerbating already dire living conditions for Palestinians who suffer under a prol...
Alaa Abd el-Fattah pushes back against calls to revoke his UK citizenship
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has responded to UK politicians who called for revoking his citizenship over tweets made in 2010 that they claimed were antisemitic and advocated violence....
First Jupiter HC2 enters UK service ahead of deployment
The initial Jupiter HC2 helicopter has commenced operations at RAF Benson, signifying its entry into service within the UK fleet. This new program aims to replace older Bell 212 and 412 helicopters in...
First Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles completed in Devonport
Babcock has finished producing the initial Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles from the second production phase at the Devonport facility, marking a crucial step towards delivering high-mobility platforms to th...
Thales to build AI mine warfare hubs for Royal Navy
Thales has received a £10 million contract from the UK Royal Navy to develop artificial intelligence-enabled remote command centres aimed at enhancing its capabilities in mine countermeasures....
Berlin and London intensify military cooperation with purchase of artillery weapons worth over €60m
Germany and the UK are engaging in a joint military procurement deal worth approximately 61 million euros for modern, mobile artillery systems as part of their enhanced defense cooperation. This trans...
2025 in review: Navy
An overview of naval developments and operations within NATO member states and allied countries throughout 2025 focusing on capability enhancements, technological advancements, deployments, and strate...
UK Considers Military 'Gap Year' to Boost Defense
The United Kingdom is considering an initiative aimed at increasing its military ranks by offering young individuals paid opportunities for military service. This proposal comes as part of efforts to ...
Forget F-35, F-47 and FCAS: The GCAP Fighter Is Coming
Japan has confirmed a 2035 target for its next-generation General Combat Airplane (GCAP) fighter after reviewing budgets, design work, and engine progress. Collaborating with the UK and Italy, Japan a...
Carney, Zelenskyy Speak as Ukrainian President Prepares for Peace Talks in Florida
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and UK Ambassador to Ukraine James Watkins met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his visit to Florida. The meeting discussed preparations for ...
Allies cancel orders for F-35 as aircraft was unable to fly half of last year
Defence reports indicate that several allies have begun reconsidering their existing or planned orders for the F-35 fighter jets, following concerns over maintenance issues. According to data from 202...
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a prominent Egyptian activist and campaigner against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule, has been released from imprisonment in Egypt after being pardoned by the president. He h...
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 26 December 2025
The latest report from British Defence Intelligence provides an update on military developments in Ukraine as of December 26, 2025, focusing on key strategic movements and assessments....
UK defence exports hit record £20bn in 2025
The UK's defense exports are expected to reach their highest annual total since records began in 1983, exceeding £20 billion driven by substantial sales of naval and aerospace equipment....
China’s rising biotech clout on show in flurry of billion-dollar licensing deals
Chinese pharmaceutical companies have recently engaged in multiple out-licensing agreements with international partners, highlighting China’s increasing significance as a source for innovative medicin...
King Charles Christmas Message 2025: Unity, Peace, Faith
King Charles delivered his Christmas message for 2025 emphasizing unity among people of different backgrounds and faiths, promoting peace around the world, and advocating for a renewal of personal and...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘A British university’s technology entanglements with Russia and China’
A leading British university continues to have strong partnerships with entities in China that are sanctioned by Britain, the US, EU, and others due to their support for Russia’s military operations a...
Russian bombers headed towards Britain. NATO scrambled fighter jets.
According to The Mirror, Russian bomber aircraft were approaching British airspace and NATO responded by scrambling fighter jets as a defensive measure. No specific details about the nature of the mis...
Russian bombers heading towards UK. NATO scrambles jets
The Mirror reports that Russian bombers are approaching the United Kingdom and NATO has scrambled military jets in response....
Putin Warned Bush As Early As 2008: If NATO Continues To Expand...
According to reports and historical documents reviewed by analysts, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his concerns about NATO expansion towards Russia's borders as early as 2008. This warning...
NATO Jets Scrambled as Russian Bombers Near UK Waters on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, NATO fighter jets were deployed in response to Russian bombers approaching the waters near the United Kingdom. This event highlights the ongoing military activity and tensions betwee...
Fourteen countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
Fourteen nations, including France, Britain, and Germany, have criticized Israel for approving the construction of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The signatories expressed their clear o...
Britain looking at rolling out laser weapons across forces
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing exploration and development of directed energy weapons for military use across various domains....
Ex-senior army officers urge UK to 'cut all military collaboration with Israel'
Four senior former British army officers have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for the UK to cut all military collaboration with Israel and impose further sanctions, including an arms em...
US sanctions former EU commissioner and four Europeans over efforts to curb online hate speech
The US Secretary of State, likely referring to Mike Pompeo or another individual holding the office at the time, has imposed visa bans on a former EU commissioner and additional Europeans involved in ...
New revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appear in latest Epstein files
The latest documents related to Jeffrey Epstein have surfaced, containing new and potentially damaging information about Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who is also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. T...
2 men found guilty of UK plot to kill hundreds in Jewish community
Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were convicted of planning an attack inspired by the Islamic State to kill hundreds in the United Kingdom's Jewish community using automatic firearms. This comes a week...
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrested at UK pro-Palestinian protest
Greta Thunberg was arrested by London police during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in support of hunger strikers. This arrest occurred under the Terrorism Act following the government's ban on Palest...
Pistorius calls for strengthening of Bundeswehr despite not believing in full-scale war between Russia and NATO
A call has been made by Nikolaus Pistorius, an expert on security policy, advocating for the reinforcement of Germany's armed forces (Bundeswehr) to enhance deterrence capabilities against potential R...
Greta Thunberg arrested by UK police over support for 'Palestine Action prisoners'
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested on December 23, 2025, by UK police in London after holding a placard that read 'I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.' Thunb...
Germany Invited To British-Japanese Stealth Fighter Program
The UK Ministry of Defence has expressed openness to including Germany in its Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), which currently involves Italy and Japan for a sixth-generation fighter jet initiative. ...
Israel announces establishment of 11 new settlements in the West Bank
Israel has announced plans to establish eleven new settlements and legalize eight existing outposts in the occupied West Bank, seen as illegal under international law. This decision is part of efforts...
High-level Turkish team to visit Damascus on Monday for talks on SDF integration
A high-level Turkish delegation, including the foreign and defense ministers and intelligence chief, will visit Damascus on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and the integration of the Kurdish-led...
Daily Mail: US Considers UK Base Unsuitable for Nuclear Weapons
According to reports from Daily Mail, the United States has determined that certain bases in Britain are not suitable for nuclear weapons deployment due to security concerns and infrastructure inadequ...
NATO Secretary General Assesses Prospects of Removing Putin from Power
The NATO Secretary General has provided an assessment on the likelihood of seeing Russian President Vladimir Putin removed from power. The perspective offered highlights geopolitical considerations an...
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