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Hegseth fires Navy aide in shock dismissal

Veterans Minister Pete Hegseth has abruptly terminated his senior Navy aide Jon Harrison in a surprise move that's sent shockwaves through Westminster. The sudden dismissal comes amid growing tensions within the defence ministry.

Liberal MP Hastie quits frontbench in immigration row

Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie resigns from Peter Dutton's frontbench team, citing fundamental disagreements over the Coalition's hardline immigration stance in major blow to opposition unity.

UK Defence Minister's jet hit by GPS jamming attack

A Spanish Air Force plane carrying the UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, was subjected to a sophisticated GPS jamming attack near Russian territory. The incident, described as 'serious', highlights escalating electronic warfare threats to NATO flights

Israel's £1.60 Laser Defence Shoots Down Missiles

Israel has revolutionised missile defence with its new 'Light Shield' laser system, capable of intercepting threats for a mere £1.60 per shot—a fraction of the cost of existing Iron Dome rockets.

NATO debates shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine

Poland's Foreign Minister urges NATO allies to consider actively intercepting Russian missiles heading towards Ukraine in a significant policy shift. The proposal, debated at a Brussels meeting, highlights growing Western frustration and the search for ne

UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.

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.

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.

Starmer backs Mark Rutte for NATO chief role

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer throws his weight behind Dutch PM Mark Rutte to become the next NATO Secretary General, signalling a major shift in UK defence strategy ahead of potential election victory.

Swedish Health Minister Collapses at Podium

Sweden's Health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson suffered a dramatic collapse during a live press conference in Stockholm. The minister fainted and fell to the floor while discussing the country's healthcare challenges, in a chilling incident caught on c

Starmer Confronts Putin in Kyiv, Vows Unwavering UK Support

In his first major international visit as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer travelled to Ukraine for a wartime summit with President Zelensky, delivering a stark warning to Vladimir Putin and reaffirming Britain's steadfast military and financial backing.

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

Israel Mobilises 60,000 Troops for Gaza Operation

In a major escalation, Israel's Defence Minister greenlights a strategic plan to seize Gaza, calling up 60,000 reservists. This decisive move signals a potential large-scale ground operation as the nation prepares for a protracted conflict.

UK Minister: Netanyahu 'Lost Control' in Gaza

UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps accuses Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of losing control over the Gaza conflict, sparking international concern over escalating violence.

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