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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

Hegseth fires top Pentagon general in shock dismissal

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior Pentagon official, General Jeffrey Kruse, citing a failure to maintain 'appropriate distance' from policy matters. The unprecedented dismissal sends shockwaves through the US military establishment.

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

Trump-Backed UK Defence Deal Seals BAE Systems' US Army Contract

Former US President Donald Trump's push for a major UK-US defence partnership culminates in a multi-billion pound contract for BAE Systems to supply next-generation amphibious vehicles to the US Army, boosting British manufacturing and jobs.

JD Vance sparks row over UK-US defence alliance

US Senator JD Vance faces backlash after suggesting the UK should prioritise its own defence over relying on American support, raising tensions in the transatlantic alliance.

Palestine Action Disrupts UK Over Arms Trade

Activists from Palestine Action have staged dramatic protests across Britain, targeting government buildings and defence contractors to oppose UK complicity in the Israeli arms trade. Read their demands and the official response.

Lammy clashes with Vance over NATO comments

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has strongly criticised US Senator JD Vance for his controversial remarks about NATO, calling them 'dangerous' and 'misguided'.

EU Army: Why Unity Remains Elusive

The idea of a unified EU army remains fraught with challenges, as member states struggle to align their defence priorities and leadership ambitions.

UK pledges 2.5% GDP defence spending by 2030

The British government has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, ensuring the nation is prepared for escalating global security challenges.

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