Starmer Urges Faster Defence Spending Amid Russia Warnings
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals potential acceleration of defence budget increases to 3% of GDP, as military chiefs warn of Russia's westward shift and fiscal debates intensify.
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Starmer's Defence Spending Plan Faces Major Financial Hurdles
Keir Starmer's push to increase UK defence spending to 3% of GDP faces significant obstacles including Treasury borrowing limits, competing domestic priorities, and nervous financial markets.
Poland Weighs Nuclear Weapons Amid Russian Aggression and NATO Talks
Polish President Karol Nawrocki advocates for joining a nuclear project to bolster national security against Russia, as European leaders discuss continental deterrence strategies independent of US reliance.
California Braces for Major Winter Storm with Heavy Snow
California is bracing for a powerful winter storm expected to bring thunderstorms, high winds, and up to 8 feet of snow in mountain areas, prompting emergency preparations and travel warnings.
Putin Moves Nuclear Weapons Closer to EU Border via Belarus
Exiled Belarus opposition leader warns Russia is preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, reducing strike time on EU targets and escalating Ukraine war tensions.
US Prepares for Multi-Week War with Iran as Naval Forces Mass
The United States is reportedly preparing for a potential conflict with Iran that could last many weeks, with reinforcements including the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group steaming toward the region as indirect talks in Geneva face significant hurdles.
Germany Calls on France to Increase Defence Spending
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pressures France to raise defence spending, highlighting European security concerns as US commitment wavers. Discussions include nuclear deterrence and Franco-German cooperation.
Starmer Calls for Faster Defence Spending Amid 3% GDP Target Row
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain must accelerate defence spending due to Russian threats, but sources indicate a 3% GDP target by 2029 is unlikely before the next election.
RAF Officer Fined for Indecent Assault at VE Day Event
A senior RAF officer with 40 years of service has been fined for grabbing a junior airman's genitals during drunken 'horseplay' at a VE Day anniversary event in France, bringing a shameful end to his otherwise exemplary career.
Starmer Races to Accelerate Defence Spending Amid Pressure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is urgently seeking ways to increase UK defence spending faster than planned, facing pressure from Donald Trump and the Russian threat, with costs estimated at £14 billion annually.
UK-German Chiefs Make Moral Case for European Rearmament
Britain's Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton and Germany's General Carsten Breuer have jointly declared a moral imperative for European nations to significantly increase defence investment against Russian threats, following the Munich Security Confere
UK and German Defence Chiefs Call for Rearmament Against Russia
Top British and German military leaders make an unprecedented joint appeal, urging public acceptance of the moral case for rearmament to counter Russian threats.
Defence Chiefs Call for Rearmament Against Russia's Threat
Senior defence officials warn that Russia's military buildup poses a severe risk to Britain and Europe, urging immediate rearmament and enhanced security cooperation with Germany.
US Military Strike Destroys Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean
Dramatic footage reveals a US military air strike obliterating a boat accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities and raising legal concerns.
Welsh Munitions Factory Delay Hits UK Shell Production for Ukraine
A crucial Welsh munitions factory at Glascoed remains unopened, delaying a 16-fold increase in UK artillery shell production needed to boost stockpiles and supply Ukraine, amid broader defence funding uncertainties.
US Military Boards Second Sanctioned Tanker in Indian Ocean
The Pentagon has announced the boarding of another sanctioned oil tanker, the Veronica III, in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, intensifying efforts to curb illicit Venezuelan oil shipments.
Helsinki's Underground Bunkers: Finland's Defence Against Russia
Deep beneath Helsinki lies a network of nuclear-proof bunkers capable of sheltering the entire city. As Finland prepares for potential conflict with Russia, we explore this vast civil defence system and the '72-hour' readiness culture.
Starmer Sends UK Warships to Arctic After Trump's Greenland Threats
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces UK warship deployment to the Arctic at Munich Security Conference, responding to Donald Trump's annexation threats over Greenland and emphasising NATO commitment.
Albanese Pledges $30bn for Adelaide Nuclear Submarine Construction Yard
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a $3.9bn down payment for a $30bn submarine construction facility in Adelaide, aiming to create thousands of jobs despite ongoing Aukus concerns.
Adelaide Shipyard Gets $3.9bn for AUKUS Sub Training
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a $3.9 billion investment in Adelaide's Osborne shipyard to train workers for building nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact, aiming to boost national security and economic growth.
US Military Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
The US military has reported a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, killing or capturing at least 50 members, in retaliation for a deadly ambush in December.
US Military Used AI Model Claude in Venezuela Raid, Report Says
The Wall Street Journal reports that the US military deployed Anthropic's AI model Claude during a raid in Venezuela, highlighting growing AI use in defence operations amid policy concerns.
Trump Moves World's Largest £9bn Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier costing £9.5bn and longer than three football fields, has been deployed to the Middle East by President Trump as tensions with Iran escalate.
US Navy Ships Collide in Caribbean, Two Sailors Hurt
Shocking footage captures a US Navy destroyer colliding with a supply ship during a Caribbean mission, leaving two sailors with minor injuries. The incident is under investigation.
US Military Prepares for Weeks-Long Operations Against Iran
US officials reveal planning for sustained military campaign against Iran, raising stakes for diplomacy. Experts warn of heightened risks of regional conflict and Iranian retaliation.
Starmer Urges Closer UK-EU Defence Ties at Munich
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for urgent integration in defence procurement with European allies at the Munich Security Conference, stressing collective security needs.
Army Medic Found Dead in Barracks After Puppy Alert
Corporal Lucy Wilde, a popular 25-year-old Army medic and TikTok star, was discovered unresponsive at Warminster Garrison. An investigation into her death has been launched by military authorities.
US Military Used AI in Maduro Capture Operation
The Pentagon deployed Anthropic's Claude AI during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, highlighting growing military AI adoption amid developer concerns about ethical risks and potential contract cancellations.
UK Warships to Patrol Arctic as Starmer Reaffirms Nato Loyalty
Sir Keir Starmer announces British warships will patrol the Arctic with Nato allies, addressing Trump's threats, and seeks deeper EU economic integration.
Starmer Sends UK Warships to Arctic After Trump's Greenland Remarks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces UK warships will patrol the Arctic, citing Donald Trump's past threats to annex Greenland. At the Munich Security Conference, he also reaffirmed NATO commitments and called for closer EU economic ties.
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