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MoD calls up veterans in 'Dad's Army' style defence shake-up

The Ministry of Defence is implementing sweeping changes to Britain's reserve forces, calling up veterans and part-time soldiers in what critics are labelling a modern 'Dad's Army' strategy. As Vladimir Putin continues military posturing, this strategic s

Ex-MI5 Boss: UK Must Prepare for War in 5 Years

Former MI5 director general Lord Evans delivers chilling assessment that Britain faces high probability of significant state-on-state conflict by end of decade, urging urgent defence spending increases.

NATO activates new Baltic defence command led by Estonia

Estonia leads a historic NATO defence initiative, creating a new Baltic military command to counter Russian aggression. The plan establishes a brigade-sized force and pre-positions equipment, fundamentally reshaping European security architecture.

Apple's Urgent iPhone Security Warning For Millions

Apple has issued a critical security alert for all iPhone users, urging them to enable a vital protection feature immediately to shield against sophisticated spyware attacks targeting journalists and activists.

Tulsi Gabbard's White House Security Clearances Revoked

Exclusive: Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has been stripped of her White House security clearances, sparking accusations of political retaliation from the Biden administration and raising serious questions about partisan influence

Estonia Warns: NATO Must Prepare for Russian Conflict Within Decade

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Chief warns Europe faces a 'window of opportunity' to prepare for a military threat from Putin's Russia. Latest analysis on NATO's eastern flank defences and the critical need for increased defence spending across the allian

Trump warns Starmer over UK defence spending commitments

Former US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to incoming PM Keir Starmer, urging the UK to meet its NATO spending commitments. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK-US relations and national defence.

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.

Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence

Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.

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.

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms

The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.

Starmer's £4.7bn Defence Spending Dilemma Exposed

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a monumental challenge as he navigates conflicting promises to boost defence spending for Ukraine while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This in-depth analysis examines the fiscal tightrope and political pressu

London Arms Fair Sparks Fiery Protests and Police Clashes

Chaos engulfed a major London defence exhibition as activists clashed with police, setting tyres alight in a dramatic protest against the global arms trade. Our photo report captures the fiery scenes and the tense standoff.

MoD Rejects Scottish Call to Halt Nuclear Convoys

The Ministry of Defence has formally dismissed a request from Scottish Ministers to suspend the transport of nuclear defence materials, citing national security imperatives. The standoff highlights ongoing tensions in UK defence policy.

UK Teens Show Surprising Willingness to Enlist for War

A startling new study by the National Centre for Social Research uncovers a wave of patriotism among British teenagers, with a significant majority prepared to defend the UK in the event of war, signalling a major shift in youth attitudes.

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