US kept UK in dark over Iran strikes, sources say
US did not share operational details with UK before Iran strikes, while Starmer initially refused base use, drawing Trump's criticism.
Category : Defence
Seven hospitalised after white powder package opened at Joint Base Andrews
Seven people hospitalised after a package with white powder was opened at Joint Base Andrews; all released, investigation ongoing.
Five Dead in Explosion at South Korean Weapons Facility
Five people were killed and two injured in an explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, on Monday. The cause is unknown.
Iran cautions US over military strike as protest deaths rise
Iran has cautioned the US against intervention as reports say at least 538 have died in protests, with Tehran warning of retaliation.
Man fined for posing as fake admiral at Remembrance event
Jonathan Carley, 65, fined nearly £800 for wearing a fake admiral's uniform at a Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno.
Taiwan detains journalist and military officers over alleged leaks to China
A Taiwanese TV reporter and five military officers have been detained over allegations of leaking military information to mainland China.
Ukraine Rejects Putin's Orthodox Christmas Ceasefire as Hypocrisy
Ukraine rejects Putin's 36-hour Orthodox Christmas ceasefire as hypocrisy, with Zelenskiy saying it is a ploy to halt advances and regroup.
Britain launches Nightfall missile programme for Ukraine
Britain announces Nightfall missile project for Ukraine, with prototypes due in 12 months, as Kyiv faces renewed Russian attacks and heating crisis.
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of US 'drug boat' strikes
US Republicans scrutinise double strike on drug boats from Venezuela; Admiral Bradley faces Congress, with debate over second strike.
MI5 Calm Over Chinese 'Mega Embassy' As Spying Fears Dismissed
Political alarm over China's London 'mega embassy' is dismissed by spies, with MI5 welcoming consolidation and citing modern surveillance.
Autonomous Drones: The New Vanguard of Ukraine's Battlefield
Ukraine and Russia are racing to perfect cheap, AI-powered drones, with autonomous systems now capable of selecting and striking targets without human input.
Army suspends Ajax vehicle use after soldiers fall ill during exercise
British Army pauses Ajax armoured vehicle use after about 30 soldiers fall ill from noise and vibration during Salisbury Plain exercise, prompting MoD investigation.
EU sanctions Russian intelligence officials over Salisbury Novichok attack
The EU has sanctioned four GRU officials over the Salisbury Novichok attack, including the agency's head and two agents, citing chemical weapons use.
Pentagon bars journalists from press office in latest media crackdown
Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, redesignated as classified space, amid ongoing restrictions on defence reporting.
UK and US Seize Russian Tanker as Two More Sanctioned Vessels Head for Russia
Two US-sanctioned oil tankers sail through the Channel towards Russia after the UK-US seizure of the Marinera.
Tories Turn on Johnson Over 'Catastrophic' Afghanistan Withdrawal
Boris Johnson faces Conservative fury over Afghanistan withdrawal, with 11 former cabinet ministers among critics citing intelligence failures and humiliation.
US submarine sinks Iranian warship in torpedo attack off Sri Lanka
A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka, killing at least 87 sailors, as the conflict between Washington, Israel, and Iran expands beyond the Middle East.
Army instructors jailed for sexual relations with teenage recruit
Two Army instructors jailed for sexual relations with a 17-year-old recruit at Catterick. Court martial found them guilty of abuse of trust.
Army families threatened with pay deductions over housing claims, documents show
MoD lawyers threatened to deduct costs from pay unless families drop poor housing claims. Hundreds seek legal redress.
Trump directs Pentagon to begin nuclear weapons testing to match Russia and China
Trump orders Pentagon to begin nuclear testing on equal basis with Russia and China, despite the US having fewer warheads than Russia.
Russia begins nuclear war games in Belarus as Nato warns of 'devastating' response
Russia begins nuclear drills in Belarus and moves Iskander-M missiles, prompting Ukraine to bolster its northern border and a stark Nato warning.
Ukraine's 'Flamingo' missile: new long-range weapon could reach Moscow
Ukraine's new 'Flamingo' cruise missile, range 3,000km, could strike Moscow. Mass production expected soon, says Zelensky.
Trump criticises Starmer over Chagos deal and UK delay on Iran strikes
Trump criticises Starmer over Chagos sovereignty deal and UK delay in allowing use of airbases for US strikes on Iran.
US tells citizens to prepare to flee Middle East
The US has told citizens in 10 Middle East countries to be ready to depart as President Trump reportedly prepares new strikes on Iran's power grid.
US and Britain condemn Russian Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine
US and Britain condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile against Ukraine at UN emergency meeting.
Russian spy ship shone lasers at RAF pilots, Defence Secretary warns
Russian spy ship Yantar entered UK waters and shone lasers at RAF pilots, prompting Defence Secretary John Healey to warn of a 'new era of threat'.
US Threat to Greenland Risks Undermining Nato Alliance
US interest in Greenland raises unprecedented questions for Nato, as Article 5 does not address member-against-member conflict and allies struggle to respond.
Zelensky urges air defence after Russian strikes kill 9
At least nine killed and dozens injured as Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, prompting Zelensky to plead for more Patriot interceptors.
South Korea's military shrinks by 20% amid low birthrate crisis
South Korea's military has shrunk 20% in six years and faces a 50,000 troop shortfall as low birthrate cuts available recruits.
Three Arrested in London on Suspicion of Assisting Russian Intelligence
Three men held in London on suspicion of helping Russian intelligence service, police say.
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