Union Demands Chancellor Sacking Over Defence Plan Delay
Unite leader Sharon Graham warns tens of thousands of jobs at risk as Treasury delays publishing multibillion-pound defence investment strategy, calling for Rachel Reeves to resign.
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Defence Chiefs Seek £2.5 Billion for Afghan Data Breach Costs
The Ministry of Defence requests £2.5 billion for expenses including compensation for a data breach that exposed thousands of Afghans to Taliban reprisals, with total resettlement costs estimated up to £6 billion.
MoD Probes RAF Base Use by Epstein's 'Lolita Express'
The Ministry of Defence launches a review into whether Jeffrey Epstein used RAF bases for flights, as Essex Police assess allegations involving Stansted Airport.
Pentagon: Military Will Use Anthropic AI Only Legally
The Pentagon reiterates its commitment to using Anthropic's AI technology within legal boundaries, refusing to let the company impose restrictions ahead of a critical Friday deadline.
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King Charles Practices Drone Defence at Army Base
King Charles visited Bakers Barracks on Thorney Island, where he observed air defence demonstrations, operated military equipment, and spoke with deployed personnel via live link.
King Charles Tests Missile Launcher at Army Barracks
King Charles visited Baker Barracks in Hampshire, handling an air defence missile launcher and speaking with troops and their families during his first official visit as Captain General of the Royal Artillery.
King Charles Handles Air Defence Launcher at Barracks Visit
King Charles visited Baker Barracks in West Sussex, where he operated an air defence missile launcher and spoke with military families, including those with deployed loved ones.
Pentagon Ultimatum to Anthropic Over AI Military Use
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demands Anthropic open its AI technology for unrestricted military use by Friday or risk losing government contracts, potentially invoking the Defense Production Act.
US Deploys Largest Middle East Force Since Iraq War
The Pentagon is assembling its biggest naval and air presence in the Middle East in decades, with two carrier groups and over 100 fighter jets, as tensions with Iran escalate over nuclear talks.
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King Charles Visits Air Defence Unit and Military Families
King Charles visited Baker Barracks in Hampshire, handling an air defence missile launcher and meeting military families. He spoke with troops stationed abroad via video link and received a letter from a soldier's daughter.
King Charles Inspects Air Defence Power at Artillery Barracks
King Charles III visited the 7th Air Defence Group Royal Artillery in Hampshire, witnessing military air power and meeting service personnel during his first official visit as Captain General.
Russian Drone Jammed Near French Carrier in Sweden
Swedish forces intercepted a Russian drone approaching the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier in Malmö, amid escalating nuclear rhetoric from Moscow and ongoing Ukraine conflict.
UK Heatwave: 16C Forecast, Hotter Than Ibiza Next Week
New weather maps reveal Britain will bask in temperatures up to 16C or 17C next week, surpassing Ibiza's 15C, as spring warmth finally arrives after a chilly winter.
First Ukrainian Drone Factory Opens in UK, Creating Jobs
Ukrspecsystems has launched a £200m drone production facility in Suffolk, expected to generate up to 500 British jobs, strengthening UK-Ukraine defence ties.
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Ex-Commander: UK Faces War with Russia in 3 Years, Unprepared
Former Special Forces commander and Labour MP Al Carns warns Britain could be at war with Russia within three to five years, but the military remains unprepared for modern drone warfare.
Antwerp Port to Install Anti-Aircraft System Following Drone Threats
Belgium will install a Nasams air-defence system at Port of Antwerp, Europe's second biggest port, following multiple drone sightings that disrupted airports and military bases in 2025.
Russia's Missile Shields Could Neutralise UK's Trident Nuclear Arsenal
A new RUSI report warns Russia's advanced S-500 and A-235 missile defence systems may render British and French nuclear warheads ineffective against Moscow, requiring urgent European hypersonic missile development.
Poland: NATO Eastern Flank Defence Could Cost €1.2 Trillion
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warns that defending NATO's eastern flank from potential Russian aggression would require at least €1.2 trillion, highlighting the strategic importance of supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine Opens First UK Drone Factory in Suffolk
Ukrainian firm Ukrspecsystems launches £200m drone production facility in Suffolk, creating up to 500 British jobs and strengthening UK-Ukraine defence ties.
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Ukraine Accelerates Anti-Drone Net Deployment on Frontline
Kyiv plans to speed up the installation of anti-drone nets along the frontline to counter Russian aerial threats, enhancing defence strategies amid ongoing conflict.
Greens' Defence Plan: Scrap Trident, Cut Forces, Terror Sympathy
The Green Party's 'non-offensive defence strategy' proposes drastic military cuts, scrapping nuclear deterrent, and says sympathy with terrorist aims should not be a crime, drawing fierce criticism.
Army Pilot Wounded in Maduro Raid Gets Medal of Honor
Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover, wounded during the raid capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, received the Medal of Honor during President Trump's State of the Union address.
Hegseth Escalates Legal Fight to Strip Kelly's Military Benefits
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth intensifies efforts to demote Senator Mark Kelly and cut his retirement pay over a controversial video. The legal battle reveals deep Pentagon rifts.
Unite Demands Chancellor Sacking Over Defence Investment Delays
Sharon Graham warns tens of thousands of jobs at risk, including at Yeovil's Leonardo factory, due to Treasury delays on a multibillion-pound defence plan.
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Union Chief Slams Treasury Over Defence Jobs Crisis
Unite leader Sharon Graham warns 20,000 defence jobs are at risk due to Treasury delays in awarding contracts to British firms, launching a blistering attack on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Experts: Putin Deluded on Ukraine Victory as Kyiv Fights Back
Conflict analysts report Russia faces massive setbacks with over 1,000 daily casualties, while Ukraine's counter-offensive and new missiles turn the tide. Putin's misguided optimism clashes with battlefield realities.
Russian Shadow Tankers in Channel Risk Military Confrontation
Russia's shadow fleet of up to 800 tankers is brazenly transporting oil through the English Channel, defying Western sanctions and raising fears of a potential military confrontation near British shores this year.
Ukraine Deploys Anti-Drone Nets on 4,000 km of Roads
Ukraine announces major defence expansion with anti-drone nets to protect 4,000 km of supply routes by end of 2026, allocating $37 million amid ongoing Russian drone attacks.
US F-22 Jets in Israel as Iran War Tensions Mount
The US military has flown F-22 stealth fighters into Israel amid preparations for potential strikes against Iran. Tehran has compared President Trump to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.
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Six Charged with Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia
Polish prosecutors have charged six people, including four Belarusians and two Poles, with attempting to smuggle sanctioned equipment used in combat drone production to Russia.
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