Trump's NATO Test Sparks Outrage Over Afghan Comments
Donald Trump suggests testing NATO by invoking Article 5 for US border protection, while questioning alliance reliability and making controversial claims about UK troops in Afghanistan.
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Veteran's Mother Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Comments as 'Insult'
Diane Dernie, mother of Britain's most severely injured Afghanistan war survivor Ben Parkinson, demands PM Keir Starmer confront Donald Trump over claims allies avoided front lines.
Babcock Names Nuclear Boss Harry Holt as New CEO
Defence contractor Babcock International announces CEO David Lockwood's retirement by end of 2026, with nuclear division head Harry Holt appointed as successor.
Veteran's mother slams Trump over Nato troop remarks
The mother of a severely injured British soldier has described Donald Trump's false claims about Nato troops in Afghanistan as 'the ultimate insult' to those who served.
Pentagon Contractor Indicted in Washington Post Leak Case
A Pentagon contractor faces charges for illegally sharing classified defence information with a journalist, following a controversial search of a Washington Post reporter's home.
Trump's NATO Troop Claim Sparks UK Outrage
Donald Trump's assertion that NATO forces avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan has provoked condemnation from British MPs and veterans, who highlight the 457 UK deaths in the conflict.
UK Minister Condemns Trump's NATO Afghanistan Comments
A UK minister has described Donald Trump's claims about NATO troops avoiding front lines in Afghanistan as 'deeply disappointing' and 'plainly wrong', citing significant allied casualties.
Greenland's Nuclear Role & Trump's 'Golden Dome' Defence Plan
Analysis of Greenland's critical position in potential US-Russia-China nuclear conflict scenarios and President Trump's controversial push for US ownership to bolster his missile defence system.
Pentagon Contractor Indicted in Leak Case Tied to Reporter Search
A Pentagon contractor faces charges for illegally sharing classified defence information with a journalist, as federal agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home in Virginia during the investigation.
Davey Slams Trump Over NATO Afghanistan Frontline Claim
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has denounced Donald Trump's suggestion that NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, calling it an insult to 457 British personnel killed.
Defence Secretary Accuses SNP of Jeopardising UK Security
Defence Secretary John Healey has criticised the Scottish Government's opposition to Britain's nuclear deterrent, warning it weakens national security as tensions with Russia escalate.
Davey Slams Trump Over NATO Afghanistan Remarks
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticises Donald Trump for claiming NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, noting UK's 457 military deaths.
Trump's 'Vile' Slur on British Troops Sparks Outrage from Bereaved Mum
The mother of Britain's youngest soldier killed in Afghanistan condemns Donald Trump's claim that UK forces 'stayed back' from front lines, calling his remarks 'extremely upsetting' and historically ignorant.
Typhoon Jets Get £453m Radar Upgrade to Stay Ahead
Defence Secretary John Healey announces £453 million investment for advanced radar systems on RAF Typhoon jets, securing hundreds of skilled jobs across the UK.
UK Supports French Seizure of Russian Oil Tanker GRINCH
Britain provided tracking and monitoring support for a French operation to board the sanctioned Russian oil tanker GRINCH, aiming to cut off funds for Russia's war in Ukraine.
US Navy Blocks Sex Toys for Troops in Bahrain Over Cultural Concerns
The Pentagon has intercepted sex toys mailed to US troops in Bahrain, citing cultural sensitivity. The move sparks debate over military policing of private life and morale.
French Navy Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker
French naval forces, supported by allies, intercepted and boarded a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of sanctions evasion in the Mediterranean Sea, as announced by President Macron.
Trump Announces Greenland 'Total Access' Deal with NATO
Donald Trump declares the US will have full military access to Greenland through a new NATO agreement, including missile defense deployment, citing national security needs.
GMB Hosts Announce 'Very Difficult' Breaking News on NZ Landslide
Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley reported breaking news on Good Morning Britain about a landslide at a New Zealand campsite, with multiple people missing and emergency services responding.
Army Readies Troops for Possible Minneapolis Deployment
The US Army has ordered active-duty soldiers to prepare for potential deployment to Minneapolis as protests continue over immigration enforcement, with President Trump threatening use of the Insurrection Act.
RAF Typhoons Get £453m Radar Upgrade for NATO Defence
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £453 million investment to upgrade RAF Typhoon jets with advanced ECRS Mk2 radars, enhancing air defence capabilities amid rising NATO pressures.
£453m Typhoon Radar Deal to Secure 1,300 UK Jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey confirms a £453 million contract to fit RAF Typhoon jets with advanced ECRS Mk2 radar systems, supporting over 1,300 skilled roles across Edinburgh, Lancashire, and Luton.
RAF Typhoon Jets Get £453m Radar Upgrade
The UK government announces a £453 million investment to equip RAF Typhoon fighter jets with advanced radar systems, securing 1,300 jobs across the country amid growing security concerns.
More US Troops on Standby for Minnesota Amid Trump Threats
The Pentagon has ordered hundreds more active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota as tensions escalate over immigration protests and concerns grow about potential invocation of the Insurrection Act.
Navy Chief Pushes for Giant Lasers on New Trump Battleships
The US Navy's top officer calls for powerful directed energy weapons on the new Trump-class battleships, marking the first battleship commission in over 80 years amid significant engineering challenges.
1968 Arctic Nuclear Crash Exposed Secret US Flights
In January 1968, a US B-52 bomber crashed in Greenland, scattering radioactive debris and revealing secret nuclear flights that violated Danish policy, sparking a decades-long scandal.
Army Funds 'Drone Degree' for Drone Technology Training
The British Army is funding a new undergraduate drone degree course in Hereford to train soldiers and civilians in unmanned craft technology, with a £240,000 MoD investment.
Ukraine Minister: Aim to Kill 50,000 Russians Monthly
Ukraine's new Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov states 35,000 Russians were killed in December, urging troops to increase this to 50,000 monthly to win the war, as both sides face severe manpower shortages.
Kyiv Mayor Urges Residents to Flee Amid Russian Attacks
Kyiv residents are urged to evacuate as Russian attacks leave half the city without power in -16°C temperatures, with Ukraine vowing to kill 50,000 Russians monthly in brutal winter warfare.
Taliban Fighters May Have Entered UK After Kabul Fall
Former Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace has indicated that Taliban militants could have been granted asylum in Britain following the chaotic 2021 evacuation from Kabul, amid a massive data leak scandal.
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