Royal Navy intercepts Russian ships in English Channel
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian warship and tanker brazenly sailing through the English Channel. Get the latest breaking defence updates here.
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Chinook crash families secure MoD meeting after 31 years
Relatives of the 1994 RAF Chinook crash victims will finally meet defence ministers on December 16, describing it as ministers having 'deigned to meet us' after decades seeking answers about the tragedy that killed 29.
Chinook families secure meeting with ministers after 18 months
Relatives of the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash victims have secured a meeting with four government ministers, a major breakthrough in their 30-year campaign for a public inquiry and truth.
Russia Claims Capture of Two Eastern Ukraine Villages
Russian forces have seized Nechaivka and Tsehelne in eastern Ukraine, escalating conflict. A Turkish LNG tanker was also damaged in a Russian strike. Read the latest developments.
MoD Plans £6bn Munitions Factories at 12 UK Sites
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
Afghan Data Breach Exposes UK Allies to Taliban
Major security breach reveals personal details of Afghans who worked with British forces, putting lives at risk. Discover the shocking government failure.
Missing UK Navy Crew Member Search Ends
Extensive search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary crew member off Ireland's north-west coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Full story.
UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
MoD Afghan Data Breach Put 100,000 at Risk, MPs Warn
A damning inquiry reveals a 'farrago of errors' led to the UK losing a vital Afghan database, risking lives and triggering a secret £7bn evacuation. MPs are not confident it won't happen again.
MoD Afghan Data Cover-Up Exposed in Damning Report
Parliament's public accounts committee reveals MoD's catastrophic data breaches endangered Afghan allies while officials attempted secret cover-up. Demanding accountability now.
Pregnant Bataclan survivor speaks after 10 years
A pregnant woman filmed clinging to Bataclan window during 2015 Paris attacks breaks her silence. Read her powerful story of survival and lasting friendship.
Japan allows police to shoot bears amid attack surge
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Bataclan 10 Years On: Scars Remain in France
A decade after the Bataclan massacre, survivors' trauma endures as France's security landscape transformed. Explore the lasting impact of the Paris attacks.
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.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
MoD Blocks Release of Prince Andrew's Military Records
The Ministry of Defence refuses to disclose Prince Andrew's military files following a Freedom of Information request, as the royal continues to face scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre allegations.
Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Navy Title
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Defence confirms Prince Andrew will lose his prestigious role as Vice-Admiral as the Royal Family continues to distance itself from the scandal-plagued Duke of York.
John Healey appointed Defence Secretary in Labour government
Veteran Labour MP John Healey takes charge of Ministry of Defence as new government begins major national security overhaul. The former shadow defence secretary brings decades of experience to the role.
MoD confirms unexplained aerial activity over Wiltshire base
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges mysterious incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena near Royal Artillery base, raising questions about UK airspace security.
MoD Confidential Documents Left on Train in Security Breach
Sensitive Ministry of Defence papers containing classified information were discovered abandoned on a train, raising serious security concerns and triggering an urgent government probe.
MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Allies to Taliban
Exclusive: A major Ministry of Defence data breach has compromised the safety of Afghan citizens who worked with British forces, revealing email addresses and names in a catastrophic security failure.
Afghan Defence Data Exposed in UK Security Breach
Exclusive: Classified information including Afghan officials' personal details leaked in serious data breach, potentially compromising safety of those who worked with British forces.
British soldier's Ukraine death sparks MOD safety warning
Exclusive: Inquest reveals shocking details about former paratrooper Daniel Burke's death in Ukraine as coroner issues formal warning to Ministry of Defence over volunteer fighters.
Hundreds report sexual abuse in UK army medicals
Shocking revelations emerge as hundreds of women allege systematic sexual abuse during UK military medical assessments spanning five decades, prompting calls for official inquiry.
Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health
British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.
Inside Britain's ghost village abandoned since WWII
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
Russian drones strike Ukrainian kindergarten
Fresh Russian assaults hit civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including a kindergarten, as rescue workers scramble to save victims trapped under rubble. New footage reveals the devastating aftermath.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
British troops shoot down hostile drones over UK bases
Exclusive report reveals British military personnel have taken direct action against Kremlin-linked drone incursions in UK airspace, marking a significant escalation in defence operations.
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.
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