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EU Proposes £1.7bn Defence Integration with Ukraine Amid US Shift

EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine

The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.

Europe Urged to Form Non-NATO Alliance with Ukraine to Counter Russia

Europe urged to form new defence alliance without US

Europe possesses overwhelming military and economic power to counter Russian aggression without US support. Immediate NATO membership for Ukraine, Georgia and Bosnia-Herzegovina proposed as bold move.

UK Aid Cuts Threaten Global Stability, Warn Former Ministers

Former Ministers: Defence Boost Must Not Cut Aid

Ex-ministers argue UK's soft power is vital for global stability. Cutting foreign aid for defence spending risks Britain's influence and security. A return to 0.7% is essential.

Military Aircraft Accidents Spike 55% in 2024, Internal Data Reveals

Military aircraft accidents surge 55% in 2024

Exclusive Pentagon data shows a 55% surge in serious military aviation accidents in 2024, with Marine Corps rates nearly tripling. Senator Warren demands congressional action.

UK Armed Forces Have More Senior Officers Than Tanks, Jets & Ships

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.

Australian Defence Spends £41k on War Games as Taxpayer Costs Scrutinised

Australian Defence spends £41k on war games training

Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.

Trump's Shocking Admission: Claims He'd Side with Putin Over NATO Allies

Trump: I'd encourage Russia to attack NATO allies

Former US President Donald Trump reveals he told European leaders he wouldn't protect NATO countries failing to meet defence spending targets, even encouraging Russian aggression against them.

Pentagon in Peril: Republicans Slam 'Worst US Administration in History' as Defence Officials Face Grilling

Republicans Slam Biden's Pentagon as 'Worst Administration'

Republican lawmakers unleash scathing criticism against Biden's Pentagon officials during tense congressional hearing, branding it the 'worst administration' for national security while raising alarm over multiple global crises.

Britain's Troubled £5.5bn Ajax Armoured Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment

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.

PMQs Erupts in 'Six to One' Row: Defence Secretary Accused of Misleading Parliament Over Nuclear Deterrent

PMQs Nuclear Row: 'Six to One' Counting Controversy

A fiery PMQs clash saw David Lammy confront James Cartlidge over alleged miscounting of nuclear warhead figures, sparking accusations of misleading Parliament and raising serious questions about government transparency.

Trump's Shocking Nuclear Testing Plan: A Costly Gambit That Could Have Reshaped Global Security

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 Demands Japan Repay Billions for US Military Protection in Explosive Rally Speech

Trump Demands Japan Repay US for Military Protection

Former President Donald Trump has stunned international observers by claiming Japan and other US allies owe 'big money' for American military defence, threatening to let aggressors 'do whatever they want' to nations that don't pay.

Trump's Defence Demands & Trade Tensions: US-Japan Talks Take Unexpected Turn

Trump's Defence Demands in Japan Trade Talks

Former President Donald Trump pushes for increased Japanese defence spending while threatening auto tariffs in tense Washington meeting with Sanae Takaichi, creating diplomatic waves.

Trump's NATO Bombshell: Former President Vows to Lift Russia Sanctions in Shock Return to Office

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's Proposed Ukraine Peace Force Faces £100M+ Price Tag, Defence Secretary Reveals

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 Military Granted New Powers to Shoot Down Hostile Drones Over British Bases

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's Nuclear Warning: Government Shutdown Could Trigger 'World War II-Level' Crisis

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.

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