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Starmer to close asylum hotels within year

Labour government announces radical plan to end controversial asylum hotel system, with former military sites potentially housing migrants in major immigration overhaul.

Ex-Military Bases Converted to Asylum Centres

Former RAF bases Scampton and Wethersfield will become large-scale migrant centres as government phases out expensive hotel accommodation for asylum seekers, sparking local opposition and financial concerns.

Trump DHS eyed Navy bases for migrant detention

Exclusive: Previously unseen documents show Trump administration officials explored converting US Navy facilities into immigration detention centres during 2019 border crisis.

RAF's Secret Cyber Warriors Join NATO Defence

Exclusive: The Royal Air Force has established a cutting-edge cyber regiment in Scotland, poised to become NATO's frontline defence against digital warfare threats targeting critical infrastructure.

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.

Pentagon forces Netflix to remove military drama

Exclusive: Defence officials demand removal of 'Boots' series after discovering producers secretly filmed at military bases without proper authorisation, raising serious security concerns.

Russia's NATO Airspace Gambit: West's Dilemma

Exclusive analysis of Russia's calculated violation of NATO airspace near Poland. We examine the Kremlin's motives, the West's potential responses, and the heightened risk of a direct military confrontation.

RAF Typhoon Pilot Deploys to Poland for NATO Mission

RAF Flight Lieutenant Ian Gallagher joins a vital NATO mission in Poland, bolstering Eastern European security with advanced Typhoon fighter jets. Exclusive insights into the UK's commitment to regional defence.

RAF Typhoons Intercept Russian Bombers Near UK

RAF Typhoon fighter jets were launched from a Scottish base to intercept and shadow two Russian long-range bombers approaching UK area of interest in a dramatic Cold War-style standoff.

UK Typhoon Jets to Patrol Polish Border Against Russian Threats

In a major show of force, Defence Secretary John Healey announces the deployment of British Typhoon fighter jets to patrol Poland's border. The move signals the UK's unwavering commitment to NATO's eastern flank and a stark warning to Moscow.

Starmer's RAF jet grounded by fault ahead of D-Day event

The Prime Minister's departure to the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in France was dramatically delayed after his official RAF plane developed a last-minute technical fault, forcing a swift change of transport.

NATO jets intercept Russian missiles near Poland

RAF Typhoons among NATO fighter jets launched to intercept Russian missiles heading towards Poland's airspace during a major assault on western Ukraine, escalating tensions on the alliance's border.

Russian Warplanes Violate NATO Airspace Over Estonia

In a major provocation, three Russian military aircraft violated NATO airspace over Estonia for 12 minutes, forcing the alliance to scramble fighter jets in a dramatic intercept. The brazen incursion marks a significant escalation in tensions.

Trump's Controversial Military Salute at RAF Northolt

Exclusive footage shows Donald Trump receiving a formal military salute upon arrival at RAF Northolt, sparking debate and drawing comparisons to his time in office. The controversial moment has ignited discussions about protocol and politics.

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