King Charles Leads 80th VJ Day Commemorations in UK
King Charles leads 80th VJ Day commemorations at National Memorial Arboretum, joined by Queen, PM, and veterans. Two-minute silence, flypast, and poignant speeches mark the end of WWII.
Category : Defence
UK Prepares HMS Prince of Wales for Possible Middle East Deployment
UK readies aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales for possible Middle East deployment amid heightened tensions and evacuations.
Pentagon Weighs Suspension of Spain from Nato Over Iran War Stance
Spanish PM Sánchez dismisses Pentagon email suggesting Nato suspension over Iran war refusal, citing international legality.
Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for month off UK coast
Royal Navy tracked Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich for a month in April as it escorted shadow fleet vessels through Channel, amid increased maritime tensions.
Should the UK reintroduce national service? Poll sparks debate
Mirror readers debate whether the UK should bring back national service to address defence threats, with pressure mounting on PM Starmer.
UK Defence Secretary Flies to Cyprus Amid Drone Attack Tensions
UK defence secretary John Healey flies to Cyprus after drone hits RAF Akrotiri, sparking diplomatic fallout and criticism from Cypriot officials.
Government Continues Ajax Armoured Vehicle Programme Despite Delays and Injuries
Ministry of Defence proceeds with £6.3bn Ajax armoured vehicle project, criticised for delays, obsolescence, and crew health issues.
Hegseth Rejects ‘Endless War’ Claims Over US Strikes on Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects 'endless war' claims over US strikes on Iran, insists operation is not politically correct and aims to prevent nuclear weapons.
Polish minister says Russian drone incursion was test of Nato
Poland's foreign minister says Russian drone incursion was a Kremlin test of Nato's reactions without starting a war; Romania also reports incursion.
Four US Air Force Tankers Back in Service After Iran Strike, Says Trump
Trump says four of five US tankers damaged in Iranian strike are back in service; denies destruction claims as conflict continues.
US Air Force Crash in Iraq Kills Six, Including Major with Twins
Pentagon identifies six US service members killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq, including a major with infant twins. Parachute removal questioned.
United Boeing 767 Emergency Diverts to Heathrow After Fire
United Airlines Boeing 767 diverted to Heathrow after crew extinguished a small fire in a power outlet. Flight from Zurich to Newark landed safely.
Putin to Triple Nato Border Troops on False Ukraine Intel
Putin plans to triple Nato border troops based on false intel about US warship; CIA and MI6 warnings repeat 2022 patterns.
Ukraine Rejects Russian Claim to Have Captured Bakhmut
Ukraine denies Russian claim to have captured Bakhmut, says forces still hold positions and are encircling Wagner mercenaries.
US Marines test-fire HIMARS rockets near Mount Fuji in rapid drill
US Marines test-fired a dozen HIMARS rockets near Mount Fuji in a rapid drill to maintain proficiency and project deterrence in the Pacific.
China Ramps Up Military Drills, Testing Trump's Resolve
China tests Trump with military drills, land barges, and cable cutters; allies anxious as Trump remains silent on Taiwan.
North Korea Claims First AI-Guided Missile Test
North Korea says it tested AI-guided missiles for the first time, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the launches.
US Forces Board Sanctioned Tanker in Indian Ocean Linked to Venezuela
US forces board sanctioned tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean after tracking from Caribbean, part of operations targeting Venezuelan oil.
EU Army Dreams Clash with Political Realities
Despite rising defence budgets and threats, EU army plans stall due to political divisions, public reluctance, and reliance on the US.
Netflix Series Examines MH370 Disappearance as Expert Rejects Pilot Conspiracy Theories
Netflix docuseries explores MH370 disappearance; expert debunks conspiracy theories about pilot's behaviour.
Hegseth Refuses Timeline for Iran Operation but Does Not Rule Out Troops
Hegseth calls Iran strikes 'most lethal' but refuses timeline, and Trump does not rule out ground troops. Four US soldiers killed.
GCHQ Chief Warns Russia Targeting UK Infrastructure and Democracy
GCHQ head warns Russia targets UK infrastructure and democracy, with sabotage attempts including DHL firebombs. Sanctions on Russia-linked crypto networks also imposed.
Ukraine Strikes with Flamingo Missile; Zelenskyy Defers Pokrovsk Decision to Commanders
Ukraine uses Flamingo missile in strikes; Zelenskyy defers Pokrovsk withdrawal decision to commanders; Russian attack hits Kyiv; EU provides €6bn loan.
US Military Ends Mandatory Annual Flu Shot for Service Members
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth ends mandatory annual flu shot for military personnel, calling the 80-year-old mandate 'overly broad' and 'not rational'.
UK spends £400m on spy drones that see through smoke
The UK government is investing £400 million in Tekever AR5 surveillance drones capable of 60mph flight and night vision, with 29 planned by 2029.
Putin toasts navy with champagne, declares sailors 'special caste'
President Vladimir Putin toasted the Russian Navy with champagne on Navy Day in St Petersburg, calling sailors a 'special caste' from the 'bottom of his heart'.
Pentagon Schools Book Ban: Students Sue Hegseth Over Censorship of Race and Gender Books
Twelve students sue Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over book bans on race and gender in Pentagon-run schools, citing harm to First Amendment rights.
Donald Trump Arrives in UK for Second State Visit Amid Protests and Criticism
Donald Trump arrives in the UK for a second state visit, met with protests and sharp criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan over his politics.
Family of British aid worker killed in Ukraine drone strike criticises Foreign Office
Relatives of Annie Lewis Marffy, 69, say they are 'very disappointed' by lack of response from FCDO and Ukrainian police after she was killed in drone strike.
Russia Developing Pellet Weapon to Target Starlink, NATO Warns
Russia reportedly developing pellet weapon to target Starlink satellites, Nato intelligence warns, risking catastrophic space debris.
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