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Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

UK Sends HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier to Japan

Defence Secretary John Healey announces the deployment of the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, to Japan for a major strategic partnership, enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Stone Age 'Atlantis' Discovered Off Danish Coast

Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.

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

Hegseth fires top Pentagon general in shock dismissal

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior Pentagon official, General Jeffrey Kruse, citing a failure to maintain 'appropriate distance' from policy matters. The unprecedented dismissal sends shockwaves through the US military establishment.

Italy arrests Russian 'spies' in Rimini over pipeline plot

Italian police have dismantled a suspected Russian espionage cell, arresting a husband and wife in a seaside raid. The duo are accused of spying for Moscow and gathering intelligence on the sabotage of the Baltic Sea gas pipelines.

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Lithuania Builds Border 'Dragon's Teeth' Against Russia

Exclusive: In a historic move, Lithuania announces a 100-mile defensive line along its borders with Russia and Belarus, featuring minefields, booby-trapped bridges, and anti-tank obstacles, signalling a new era of Baltic defence preparedness.

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

Trump-Backed UK Defence Deal Seals BAE Systems' US Army Contract

Former US President Donald Trump's push for a major UK-US defence partnership culminates in a multi-billion pound contract for BAE Systems to supply next-generation amphibious vehicles to the US Army, boosting British manufacturing and jobs.

UK pledges 2.5% GDP defence spending by 2030

The British government has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, ensuring the nation is prepared for escalating global security challenges.

Russia's massive war games before Ukraine talks

Russia has deployed 150 warships and 15,000 troops in large-scale military drills in the Baltic and Caspian Seas, showcasing its strength ahead of critical peace negotiations with Ukraine.

Kallas warns Europe of ongoing Russian threat

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas urges Europe to remain vigilant against Russia's aggressive tactics, warning that Vladimir Putin's regime continues to destabilise regional security.

RAF to resume combat missions in Middle East

The Royal Air Force is set to recommence combat operations in Iraq and Syria following a directive from Defence Secretary John Healey, marking a pivotal change in UK defence strategy.

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