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MOD cites family life and civilian jobs in troop exits
The Ministry of Defence reports that pressures on personal and family life along with attractive civilian job opportunities continue to be the main reasons why military personnel leave the armed force...
Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London, campaign group says
Greta Thunberg was arrested by British police during a pro-Palestinian protest in London on December 23rd, as reported by the Defend Our Juries campaign group. She was taken into custody under the Ter...
US Press on Turkish Castle: Will Leave Britain and France Behind
The article discusses the strategic advantages that Turkey's defensive positions offer compared to those of NATO allies like Britain and France, suggesting Turkey may surpass these countries in certai...
Challenger 3 production tied to trials, not fixed date
The UK Ministry of Defence has stated that production of the Challenger 3 main battle tank will commence only after successful completion of performance trials and not based on a predetermined schedul...
Police arrest and assault doctors supporting Palestine Action hunger striker
NHS doctor Olivia Brandon claims she was strangled and dragged by police while protesting outside Bronzefield prison for critically ill prisoner Qesser Zuhrah on a 46-day hunger strike. Another doctor...
UK defends decision to stay out of EU SAFE scheme
The UK has defended its decision not to participate in the EU Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, amidst concerns from SNP MP Kirsty Blackman that opting out might weaken long-term support fo...
Former Trump National Security Advisor: CIA Supports Idea of War Between Russia and NATO
A former advisor to President Donald Trump on national security suggests that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) may be supportive of scenarios involving conflict between Russia and NATO countries,...
Zelenskyy refers to the Budapest Memorandum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned the Budapest Memorandum in his address, likely emphasizing Ukraine's security guarantees and highlighting the obligations that signatories should upho...
No decision yet on how many drones to fly with Apache
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has not decided on the number of Land Autonomous Collaborative Platforms that will be procured to accompany AH-64E Apache helicopters, according to Project NYX competi...
Morning update
Israeli forces conducted raids in al-Zawaiya, West Bank, and arrested the son of the town's mayor. Artillery shelling and gunfire were also reported near Gaza City and Khan Younis. Doctors Without Bor...
British Apache gunships to be fitted with APKWS rockets
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to integrate the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) into its AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as part of a broader weapons upgrade. The integr...
Warship shoots down drone swarm off UK coast
A Royal Netherlands Navy warship successfully engaged and neutralized aerial and surface drones during live-fire exercises near Wales' coast....
Shallow Waters, Big Lessons: What the Falklands War Reveals About Submarine Warfare
The Falklands War presented one of the few real-world examples of submarine combat post-World War II. British forces engaged in extensive but often futile search operations for the elusive Argentine d...
Rich Outzen interview with ILTV/YNet News on US/ISR tensions over strained Gaza ceasefire
In an interview with ILTV/YNet News, Rich Outzen discusses the tensions between the United States and Israel regarding a strained ceasefire in Gaza. The conversation highlights concerns about the stab...
Meet the NeoVark
Several nations including the UK, Italy, and Japan are developing combat aircraft with extended range capabilities similar to those being developed by the US and China. Northrop is mentioned as a part...
There's No Such Thing as an Illegal War
George Friedman discusses the concept that major powers will inevitably diverge on national interests and conflict, despite international laws against war. He references historical precedents where th...
Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List
Military personnel from various branches of the British armed forces have received state honors for their exceptional service in recent times....
Update: air strikes against Daesh
The Royal Air Force (RAF) continues its operations against Daesh targets in both Iraq and Syria....
Strikes on Daesh
The Royal Air Force carried out successful strikes against ISIS in a coordinated mission with French forces....
Forces Help to Buy: help to get on the property ladder
A program aimed at assisting members of the armed forces in their pursuit of home ownership, providing support to help them get on the property ladder....
UK and Poland agree deeper missile defence cooperation
The United Kingdom and Poland have agreed to enhance collaboration on air and missile defense systems and to broaden helicopter training partnerships. This move aims at improving both nations' capabil...
UK urged to beef up Greenland support amid Trump threats
Ben Wallace, former Defence Secretary, recommends that Britain enhance its support for Greenland through better utilization of the Joint Expeditionary Force in response to potential threats from Donal...
BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary
The BBC has filed court documents in Florida aiming to dismiss former US President Donald Trump's lawsuit demanding $10 billion compensation over a documentary about the 2021 Capitol riot. The suit wa...
Japanese funds sell most U.K. bonds since 2011 amid fiscal concern
Japanese fund managers have sold the largest amount of UK government bonds (gilts) since 2011 due to rising bond yields in Japan that reduced demand for gilts. This move indicates increasing concerns ...
UK names conditions for sending troops to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has outlined the conditions under which it would consider deploying military support to Ukraine, though specifics were not provided in the available information....
UK pays 'substantial' compensation to Guantanamo inmate: lawyer
A UK government has paid substantial compensation to Abu Zubaydah, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee who was subjected to CIA enhanced interrogation techniques and held without charge since 2006. He wa...
Will the UK actually ban Elon Musk’s X?
The U.K. communications regulator, Ofcom, is currently evaluating whether to take action against Elon Musk's social media platform X. This decision could set a significant precedent for regulating Big...
UK court clears British activist Majid Freeman over role in Leicester riots
Leicester Crown Court cleared Majid Freeman of all public order offenses related to the 2022 Leicester riots after a three-year trial and retrial. Police accused Freeman, a bridge-builder between Musl...
UK Defence Minister's Train Delayed Due to Attack En Route to Kyiv
A train carrying the UK Defence Secretary was delayed en route to Kyiv because of an attack that occurred on the railway line....
Australia to prioritize antimony, gallium, rare earths in $802 million reserve
Australia, among other countries, will attend a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies in Washington to discuss prioritizing supplies of strategic minerals such a...
UK and NATO Allies Hold Routine Talks on Arctic Security Amid Greenland Deployment Reports
UK and its NATO allies held routine discussions regarding security in the Arctic region. The talks come amid reports of military deployments near Greenland, raising concerns over expanding strategic i...
Iranian-linked Scottish accounts fall silent again
A network of social media accounts pretending to support Scottish independence has ceased activity, coinciding with recent internet disruptions in Iran. This pattern suggests the Iranian government ma...
Mandelson calls Epstein friendship a ‘terrible mistake’ but stops short of apologizing to victims
Charles Mandelson, former U.K. ambassador to the U.S., admitted to the BBC that maintaining a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was a mistake, but avoided directly apologizing to his victims. This admis...
Phil Prosser named next Chief of Defence Logistics
Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved by King Charles III to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support in October 2026 with a promotion to lieutenant general. He will succeed V...
Elon Musk blasts ‘prison island’ UK in showdown over Grok AI sexual images
Elon Musk criticized the UK government for threatening to restrict access to X due to sexualized images of women and children generated by his Grok AI tool. He accused the UK of being fascist, suppres...
How the U.K. Is Undermining US Indo-Pacific Security
The National Interest discusses the potential impact of Parliament's review regarding the Chagos Islands' transfer to Mauritius on U.S. access to the Diego Garcia base....
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has announced that no weapon system has been chosen for the Royal Navy's planned uncrewed helicopter yet. The Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this ...
1 dead in UK, 100,000 French homes without power as storms batter Europe
A person died as a result of heavy winds from Storm Goretti hitting the UK, with over 100,000 homes lacking power in France. Across Europe, at least 15 deaths have occurred due to weather-related inci...
UK keeps combat drone plans under wraps
The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to disclose details about its plans for an air-launched collaborative unmanned combat aerial vehicle due to commercial and security reasons....
UK bans US Muslim preacher Shadee Elmasry for praising resistance against Israel
The UK has banned American Muslim preacher Dr. Shadee Elmasry from entering the country due to social media posts which have criticized Western support for Israel. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood cance...
Eleanor Loran: ‘I believe in building empathy, tolerance and kindness’
Eleanor Loran, a senior administrator at The British School in Tokyo, discusses the importance of international education for fostering empathy, tolerance, and kindness among students. She addresses t...
Israel Recognizes Somaliland’s Independence
Israel has become the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, which declared separation from Somalia over three decades ago. The region was initially colonized by Britain and gained...
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy begins 2026 operating seven frigates, reflecting ongoing challenges for the surface escort fleet as it phases out Type 23 ships....
Update on plan for floating drydocks for British submarines
The Ministry of Defence has launched Programme Euston and confirmed that design work is underway for new floating dry docks intended for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. A manufacturing contract will...
UK, France Airstrikes Hit Underground ISIS Arms Bunker in Syria
A joint military operation involving UK and French forces conducted airstrikes against an underground arms bunker used by the Islamic State in eastern Syria. The strike aimed to disrupt the terrorist ...
UK: Labour minister tells local councils they could be sued for boycotting Israel
A senior British minister has warned local councils that they could be sued for boycotting Israeli businesses. The warning follows multiple councils voting to boycott companies connected with war crim...
Starmer sets up fight with Farage on EU single-market access
Labour leader Keir Starmer has initiated a debate with Nigel Farage over access to the European Union's single market as part of efforts to boost Britain's economy through closer trade ties. The discu...
Mark Carney to Meet With Ukraine Allies in Paris
Former Governor of the Bank of England and current Global Chief of Finance for the Transition Economy Programme at World Economic Forum, Mark Carney, is scheduled to meet with allies of Ukraine in Par...
The New Challenger 3 Tank Has a New Problem
The British Army's development of the Challenger 3 main battle tank is experiencing delays due to technical issues arising from refurbishing older Challenger 2 hulls. Demonstration trials are necessar...
Cyberwarfare is here – and we must be ready
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP argues that Britain's national resilience faces unprecedented challenges due to cyber warfare threats not imagined a generation ago....
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