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British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment

Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.

Trump's Nuclear Testing Plan: Costly Security Gamble

Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's administration considered resuming nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, with potentially devastating consequences for international relations and arms control.

Trump vows to lift Russia sanctions in NATO challenge

Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would immediately remove sanctions against Russia and challenge NATO allies over defence spending in dramatic foreign policy shift that could reshape European security.

UK Ukraine peace force to cost over £100m

Defence Secretary John Healey discloses staggering costs for Britain's planned peacekeeping deployment to Ukraine, raising questions about funding and international support.

UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones

British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.

Trump: Govt shutdown could cause nuclear crisis

Former President Donald Trump issues stark warning about nuclear security risks during potential government shutdown, claiming essential military personnel could be furloughed amid global tensions.

Trump Told Putin He'd Let Russia Attack NATO Allies

Exclusive: Donald Trump reportedly told European leaders he wouldn't protect NATO countries from Russian aggression, encouraging Vladimir Putin to invade allies who don't meet spending targets.

France's defence minister makes surprise Kyiv visit

In a dramatic show of European solidarity, France's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu made an unannounced visit to Kyiv as President Macron commits to bolstering Ukraine's air defences against intensifying Russian attacks.

Chinese National Faces Spy Trial in London Court

A Chinese national stands accused of spying for Hong Kong intelligence in a landmark London trial, while political tensions simmer over defence spending and constitutional reforms.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Trump's NATO Spending Warning to Spain

Former US President Donald Trump delivers stark warning to Spain over inadequate defence spending, threatening consequences for NATO allies failing to meet financial commitments during Madrid meeting with political leaders.

Congress probes Trump Air Force One contract

US lawmakers launch investigation into controversial $3.9 billion Air Force One contract with Boeing, alleging Trump administration pressured Pentagon into unfair deal.

Trump's NATO remarks trigger global security alarm

Former US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia should attack NATO allies failing to meet defence spending targets has triggered international condemnation and urgent discussions about European security architecture.

NATO: Europe faces 20-year Russian threat

Exclusive: Senior NATO commander warns Europe must prepare for decades of confrontation with Russia as Moscow rapidly reconstitutes military forces despite Ukraine losses.

Drones breach security at Munich defence summit

A major security breach at Europe's premier defence conference in Munich saw drones disrupt proceedings, raising urgent questions about protection of Western leaders amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Trump's Sinister NATO Threat Shocks Allies

Exclusive: Donald Trump reveals he told European leader he'd encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who don't pay their way, raising alarm about future US foreign policy direction.

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