UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
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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.
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.
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.
Faroe Islands reject Trump property interest
The Faroe Islands have firmly dismissed suggestions they could be sold to the US, following Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland. Island leaders assert their sovereignty and commitment to remaining part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Trump's Greenland Purchase Plan and Arctic Mineral Strategy
Former President Donald Trump's administration seriously considered purchasing Greenland while exploring mineral partnerships with Denmark, revealing America's growing strategic interest in the resource-rich Arctic region.
Trump's Greenland Purchase Plan Exposed
Exclusive revelations expose Donald Trump's serious consideration of purchasing Greenland from Denmark, causing diplomatic shockwaves and revealing unprecedented territorial ambitions.
Trump's Greenland Purchase Bid Exposed in EU Hearing
Former US President Donald Trump's controversial attempt to purchase Greenland revealed in European Parliament hearing, exposing unprecedented diplomatic tensions with Denmark.
Trump's Greenland Purchase Bid: Diplomatic Crisis
Exclusive look at Donald Trump's controversial attempt to purchase Greenland from Denmark, causing diplomatic turmoil and revealing unprecedented territorial ambitions.
Giant 'Terror Beast' Worm Fossil Discovered in Greenland
Palaeontologists have discovered fossilised remains of a colossal, carnivorous worm that dominated the oceans 518 million years ago. The Timorebestia, or 'terror beast', rewrites our understanding of early marine predators.
Greenland's Ice Sheet Survived Ancient Warm Period, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research challenges long-held beliefs about Greenland's ice sheet, revealing it survived a period of intense global warming 400,000 years ago, with profound implications for modern sea-level rise predictions.
Denmark's forced IUD scandal: £9.4m fund for victims
Denmark establishes a £9.4 million fund for Greenlandic women subjected to involuntary contraception in the 1960s-70s, as a major state apology is issued.
Ancient Space Impact Evidence Found in Greenland Ice
Groundbreaking research reveals compelling new evidence that a massive asteroid or comet impact may have destabilised Greenland's ice sheet at the end of the last ice age, challenging long-held climate theories.
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.
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.
France pushes 30% cap on UK parts in EU defence fund
Paris proposes a 30% ceiling on the value of British-made components in EU defence projects, a move seen as a direct challenge to UK's defence industry and a new Brexit clash.
Denmark's £3.5bn Arctic Defence Boost Against Russia
Denmark unveils a historic £3.5 billion defence investment in the Arctic, a strategic move to counter Russian aggression and secure Greenland's vast resources, reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
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's £1.2bn AUKUS Shipyard Investment for Nuclear Subs
The UK and Australian governments commit £1.2bn to modernise Henderson Shipyard, positioning it as a cornerstone of the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme and safeguarding thousands of skilled jobs.
Greenland Demands Colonial Apology from Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Egede calls for a formal apology from Denmark for its colonial past, as a landmark report details decades of forced cultural assimilation and human rights abuses against the Inuit people.
Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland influence claims
Copenhagen escalates diplomatic row with Washington over claims of a US-backed operation to sway Greenland's public opinion and political processes, testing Arctic alliances.
Trump's Greenland Purchase Proposal Strained US-Denmark Relations
Exclusive details reveal how Donald Trump's abrupt proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark sparked a diplomatic crisis, cancelling a state visit and testing NATO alliances.
Trump's Bid to Buy Greenland: A Diplomatic Crisis
A look back at the extraordinary diplomatic incident sparked by Donald Trump's alleged interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark, a move that shocked allies and highlighted his unconventional approach to foreign policy.
Trump's Confirmed Plan to Buy Greenland from Denmark
Ex-President Donald Trump's confirmed interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark sparked a major diplomatic incident and revealed a truly unconventional approach to foreign policy.
Denmark Summons US Envoy Over Covert Trump Greenland Plot
Denmark has issued a formal diplomatic protest, summoning the US Ambassador over a covert operation by American private intelligence firm run by ex-Trump aides to influence Greenland's policy and promote Donald Trump's plan to buy the Arctic territory.
Greenland Protests: Newborn Removed After Parenting Test
A controversial Danish 'parenting competence assessment' has led to the removal of a newborn from its Greenlandic mother in Nuuk, igniting protests and accusations of colonial-era discrimination.
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
German group jokes about buying Mallorca
A satirical proposal from a German political group suggests 'buying' Mallorca, drawing comparisons to Donald Trump’s infamous attempt to purchase Greenland.
Greenland's cruise tourism boom sparks environmental debate
Ilulissat, Greenland's 'Iceberg Capital,' grapples with the surge in cruise tourism as locals debate the economic benefits against environmental concerns.
Defence Secretary grilled over military readiness
Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on military preparedness and equipment shortages in a heated parliamentary session.
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