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Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

Russian Drones Strike Near NATO Border in Major Escalation

Exclusive: Russian drones strike perilously close to NATO territory, targeting Ukrainian ports on the Danube River and forcing Bucharest into emergency talks. Tensions escalate as the alliance faces direct provocations.

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

Poland Weighs Shooting Down Russian Drones, Rubio Warns

US Senator Marco Rubio issues a stark warning that Poland is on the verge of a 'red line' and may act unilaterally to down Russian drones violating its airspace, potentially triggering a major NATO confrontation with Russia.

Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions Over NATO Oil Purchases

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.

UK Backs Mark Rutte for NATO Leadership Role

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General after UK Defence Secretary John Healey threw Britain's decisive support behind his candidacy, solidifying his path to lead the alliance.

US Generals Outsmart AI in War Games with Primal Intelligence

A stunning revelation from the world of military strategy: top US generals consistently defeated AI in war game simulations by harnessing primal human intelligence, creativity, and cunning. Discover the tactics that machines simply cannot compute.

Russia's Planned Drone Attack on Poland: NATO Responds

Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.

Russian Drone Debris Lands in Poland, NATO Responds

Poland activates its air force after Russian-launched drones target western Ukraine, with debris from a downed UAV landing inside Polish territory near Lviv, raising fears of a direct NATO-Russia confrontation.

Poland: Russian Drone Breach an 'Act of Aggression'

Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.

UK Launches Wartime Civilian Training Programme

Exclusive: The UK Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking national defence training programme, 'Preparing Britain', teaching civilians essential survival skills for potential future conflicts, marking the first initiative of its kind since the

Norway Signs £10bn Deal for UK-Built Warships

Norway has signed a monumental £10 billion defence agreement to acquire advanced anti-submarine warfare ships, all to be constructed in British shipyards, marking a significant boost for UK manufacturing and NATO defence capabilities.

Putin Tests Trump's Will and Europe's Resolve in Ukraine

As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is directly challenging Western unity. This analysis examines how the Kremlin is testing Donald Trump's commitment and Europe's staying power in a conflict that threatens global security.

Pentagon's Hegseth Sacks DIA Director Kruse

Defence Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse has been removed from his post by Pentagon Chief of Staff Pete Hegseth following a damning inspector general's report into 'inappropriate conduct'. The internal investigation revealed a pattern of unprofe

Trump's Return Forges a United European Defence Front

As Donald Trump storms towards a second term, his threats to abandon NATO have triggered a seismic shift in European defence policy, forcing historic rivals to unite against a common existential threat.

UK Military Draws Up Plans for Troops in Ukraine

Exclusive: As the Ukraine war reaches a critical juncture, British military leaders are secretly drawing up contingency plans for potential direct NATO involvement. MARK NICOL analyses the high-stakes options being war-gamed in Whitehall.

Trump: I'd let Russia attack NATO nations not paying

In a stunning revelation, former President Donald Trump stated he would not protect NATO countries failing to meet defence spending targets and would even 'encourage' Russian aggression against them, causing international alarm and raising serious questio

Starmer warns of Putin threat to NATO

Labour leader Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning about Vladimir Putin's intentions towards NATO, as Donald Trump's remarks on the alliance spark global concern.

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