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NATO Hub to Open in Romania for Deliveries to Ukraine
A NATO hub is set to open in Romania to facilitate supplies deliveries to Ukraine, aiming to streamline and enhance support operations for Ukrainian defense needs....
From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians lured to Sudan's killing fields
Colombian ex-soldiers recruited for high-paying jobs by Emirati networks have found themselves involved in conflict zones in Sudan where they face grave dangers including death, mass killings, rapes, ...
Evening recap
Israeli-US relations saw Israel request that some US sanctions on Syria remain intact as leverage for future negotiations; however, this was not accepted by the US according to Kan public broadcaster....
MPs warn UK lags behind allies on drones
Senior Ministry of Defence officials are criticized by MPs for the slow deployment of drones and one-way effectors in the British military, warning that Britain’s deployed capabilities fall short comp...
UK Targets Putin’s War Machine With Fresh Sanctions
The UK government has imposed new sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, specifically four major oil companies, and also disrupting military supply chains....
Israeli forces destroy buildings east of Gaza City
The Israeli military has reportedly violated the ceasefire agreement by destroying buildings and deploying artillery shelling in eastern areas of Gaza City and Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Saturday ...
Astute-Class vs. Virginia-Class: Battle for the Title of Best NATO Nuclear Attack Submarine
This article compares Britain's Astute-class and America's Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines in terms of key performance metrics such as displacement, speed, depth, sensors, stealth, and payloa...
Exclusive: MPs urge Starmer to investigate Cameron ICC interference claims
British Labour MPs Richard Burgon and Imran Hussain have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to establish an independent inquiry into allegations that former Foreign Secretary David Cameron attempted to...
Spanish DGAM orders 100 helicopters from Airbus and NHIndustries
Spain’s Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) has placed an order totaling 100 helicopters from Airbus and NHIndustries, according to the Spanish Ministry of Defense. Details on the spe...
Exclusive: MPs urge Starmer to investigate Cameron ICC interference claims
Two British MPs have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to establish an independent investigation into allegations that former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron attempted to interfere with the Interna...
How can the Met police Gaza protests when it can't solve its own racism crisis?
The article discusses the structural issues within London's Metropolitan Police force, highlighting repeated instances of institutional racism and sexism, as well as an inability to reform itself. It ...
AmCham Ukraine Calls on International Partners to Strengthen Air, Maritime Defense over Ukraine’s Black Sea Port Infrastructure
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (AmCham) is urging international partners to enhance air and maritime defense measures around Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. This move aims to protect gl...
Morning update
The article provides the latest updates on Israel's conflict with Gaza and developments in the occupied West Bank. Key points include meetings planned between US envoy Steve Witkoff and officials from...
UK and Norway form naval alliance to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
The UK and Norway are strengthening their naval cooperation to safeguard undersea telecommunications cables and combat Russian submarine activity. NATO experts have previously highlighted the persiste...
Deal to allow UK access to major EU defence scheme could be reached in mid-November
The United Kingdom may reach an agreement with the European Union by mid-November to allow limited participation in the €150 billion Strong European Armed Forces (SAFE) initiative. As a non-EU member,...
Turkey Signs $11 Billion Eurofighter Deal
Turkey has signed a deal worth approximately £8 billion ($11 billion) to purchase 20 new-build Eurofighter Typhoons and potentially acquire another 24 second-hand aircraft from Oman and Qatar. The dea...
Chinese-Backed Cyberattacks Target New Zealand, U.K., U.S.
Recent cyberattacks targeting New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States are suspected to have originated with backing from China. The attacks highlight escalating tensions between democra...
How the Gaza War is Unlike All Other Middle East Wars
Jeremy Bowen, a BBC journalist, discusses how the current conflict between Israel and Hamas differs significantly from past military confrontations in the Middle East due to its unique characteristics...
UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine
The UK plans to develop tactical ballistic missiles aimed at enhancing Ukraine's defensive capabilities against Russian aggression....
Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Major General Phil Prosser CBE as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS), effective from October 2026, in the rank of Lieutenant Ge...
UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up
The United Kingdom is accelerating £200 million in funding to equip its armed forces with new equipment necessary for potential deployment to Ukraine as part of the Multinational Force. This move incl...
UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation
The UK and Poland have agreed to deepen their cooperation on air and missile defense capabilities as well as helicopter training programs....
Paris Meeting: Moving Closer to Peace in Ukraine?
At a meeting in Paris, France, the UK, and Ukraine signed an agreement with US support for deploying a multinational force in Ukraine. The move received mixed reactions from various media outlets....
UK’s Starmer says ousting him would lead to chaos, far-right government
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his removal from Labour Party leadership could plunge the country into chaos and facilitate a far-right government led by Nigel Farage. He cited the previous...
European Court challenges UK on Shamima Begum citizenship revocation
The European Court of Human Rights has asked the UK government to explain the decision to strip British woman Shamima Begum of her citizenship in 2019 after she left the UK at age 15 to join the Islam...
UK firm opens $5.4M round for heavy-lift drone
Hydra Drones, a UK-based SME specializing in hybrid-powered uncrewed aircraft, has initiated a £4 million ($5.4 million) investment round to support the final development and industrialization of its ...
Qatar joins US 'Pax Silica' as it races to catch up with Gulf neighbours on AI
Qatar has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' program aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) and chip supply chains. The move underscores its commitment to invest in advanced technology and align c...
First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027
Rheinmetall has established a new factory in the United Kingdom that will produce gun barrels for the RCH 155 howitzers and Challenger 3 tanks supplied to the British Army. The factory also aims to ex...
Only PM controls UK nuclear weapons, says minister
The UK government has affirmed that Prime Minister retains sole authority over control of nuclear weapons despite closer nuclear cooperation with France under the Northwood Declaration. This declarati...
NATO Discusses Next Steps to Ensure Security
NATO is currently discussing future security initiatives aimed at bolstering collective defense and addressing emerging threats....
UK Defence Secretary Gil wants to kidnap Putin
The article does not provide substantial details but highlights the headline stating that UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace expressed interest in contemplating actions such as kidnapping Russian Presid...
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
Germany and Britain want to cut Trump's appetite for Greenland by sending NATO forces
According to recent developments involving US President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland, Germany and the United Kingdom are reportedly stepping up their military presence in the region through de...
UK and Germany Discuss NATO Forces in Greenland After Trump Requests U.S. Special Forces Plan for Invasions
The UK and Germany have initiated discussions regarding NATO military presence in Greenland following Donald Trump's recent request for the United States to plan potential invasions of strategic locat...
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy plans to introduce the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into its fleet later in the current year, according to the Ministry of Defence....
UK and France Plan to Establish Military Hub in Ukraine as Part of Peace Initiative
The United Kingdom and France are considering establishing a military hub in Ukraine as part of their efforts to support a peace initiative for the ongoing conflict....
UK and France Consider Establishing Military Hub in Ukraine for Peace Plan
The United Kingdom and France are contemplating the establishment of a military hub in Ukraine as part of their peace initiative aimed at stabilizing the region....
Sir Jeremy Hunt Warns Trump's Threats Could Lead to End of NATO
UK Foreign Secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt has warned that President Donald Trump's rhetoric about potentially annexing Greenland raises serious concerns and could jeopardize the future of NATO, emphasizing...
Erdogan defends F-35 jet acquisition as necessary for NATO security
Turkish President Erdogan has defended his country's decision to acquire F-35 fighter jets, stating that the purchase is essential for maintaining the strategic and defensive capabilities of NATO. He ...
Rolls-Royce Leverages Historical F-35 Engine Development Experience to Challenge Safran for India’s AMCA Engine Contract
Rolls-Royce is leveraging its expertise from the F-35 engine development to compete with Safran in securing a contract for the high-powered engine required for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft ...
Autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy
The UK Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) announced on December 11, 2025, that it handed the experimental autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy. At a displacement of 19 tonnes and measuring...
Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'
Julien Laurens reports that Manchester United's new head of football operations Rui Faria has told Erik ten Hag and his team: 'Do your job.' Manager Carlos Queiroz is not in a coaching role despite ha...
UK plans £64.5m mid-life upgrade for Titan and Trojan
The UK Ministry of Defence intends to invest £64.5 million in an intermediate life extension program for the British Army's Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles....
France and Britain Launch Air Strike on ISIL Weapons Cache in Syria
France and Britain have conducted an air strike targeting an ISIL weapons storage facility in Syria....
British and French jets strike target in Syria
Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, supported by their French counterparts, launched joint airstrikes targeting an Islamic State underground facility located within Syrian territory....
Hamas says Israel aid group ban would be 'criminal behaviour'
Hamas has condemned an Israeli proposal to ban several humanitarian aid groups as criminal behavior aimed at politicizing and exploiting relief efforts against the Palestinian people. The group呼吁国际社会采...
Anthony Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Promoter of British boxer Anthony Joshua reports that Joshua is in stable condition following a serious road accident in Lagos, Nigeria. Two close associates and team members of Joshua, Sina Ghami and...
BAE wins DARPA deal to advance autonomous space surveillance
BAE Systems has secured a $16 million Phase 2 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for its autonomous space surveillance system development under DARPA’s Oversight progr...
U.S. clears purchase of Leonardo BriteCloud decoys for F-35
The U.S. Navy has approved a sole-source procurement for Leonardo’s ALQ-260 BriteCloud decoy system for the F-35 aircraft, emphasizing its potential impact on NATO's fighter jet fleet....
Syria secures Assad-era mass grave revealed by Reuters and opens criminal investigation
The Syrian government has deployed troops to protect a mass grave containing thousands of bodies from the Bashar al-Assad regime era after revelations by Reuters. This site was reportedly used over se...
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