Schoolgirl Injured by Suspected Stray Bullet from South Korean Army Drill
Schoolgirl injured by suspected stray bullet from South Korean army live-fire drill in Daegu; military suspends training pending investigation.
Category : Defence
Calls for Trump's Killing at Khamenei Funeral as New Supreme Leader Stays Hidden
At Khamenei's funeral, calls for Trump's killing emerge as new supreme leader Mojtaba remains absent from public view.
China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over $10bn Taiwan Arms Sale
China sanctions US defence firms including Boeing and Northrop Grumman over $10bn arms sale to Taiwan, freezing assets and barring business.
HMS Queen Elizabeth Faces Chinese Warnings in South China Sea
China warns HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group against improper acts as it enters South China Sea; analysts expect close shadowing.
US Navy Reviews Ford-Class Carriers Amid Trump Criticism
US Navy reviews Ford-class aircraft carrier design after Trump complaints; future versions may be cancelled.
King Charles Leads 80th VJ Day Commemorations in UK
King Charles leads 80th VJ Day commemorations, honouring WWII veterans in the Far East with a national service and two-minute silence.
Trump’s Pentagon Rename to ‘Department of War’ Could Cost Over $1 Billion
President Trump signed an executive order to rename the Pentagon as the Department of War, with costs estimated at over $1 billion.
Brown Admits Error in Defence Spending Claim
Gordon Brown admits defence budget claim error, writes to Chilcot inquiry. Also clashes with Cameron over BA strike.
Saharan Dust Storm Turns Greek Sky Red, One Dead in Flooding
A Saharan dust storm combined with gale-force winds turned the sky over Crete red, while flooding on mainland Greece left one man dead.
Democrats challenge Hegseth over women in military remarks
Democrats grill Pete Hegseth over past comments on women in military; Gillibrand, Shaheen, and Warren challenge his views.
Unite urges Burnham to award £2.4bn satellite contract to Airbus
Unite union calls for Andy Burnham to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival Lockheed Martin, warning of 600 jobs at risk.
UK braces for Iranian retaliation over US use of British bases
The UK declares readiness to defend itself after Iran labels RAF Fairford a 'legitimate target' following US bombing runs from British bases, with fears of escalation this weekend.
Andy Burnham Opens No10 North as 'Nerve Centre of Rewired Britain'
Andy Burnham opened No10 North in Manchester, calling it the 'nerve centre of a rewired Britain' and promising to balance power away from London.
UK 'ready to defend itself' as BAE boss warns of threat
Iran warns UK of 'complicity' in US strikes as BAE CEO says Britain faces 'most threatening time' and defence spending falls short.
UK Armed Forces Ready 24/7 to Defend London from Iran
Britain's armed forces are ready round-the-clock to defend London against any attack by Iran, say defence chiefs, amid heightened tensions after Tehran accused the UK of complicity in US strikes.
UK hits back at Iran threats; BAE boss warns defence shortfall
Britain says it stands ready 24/7 to defend itself after Iran threatens consequences for allowing US to use UK bases, as BAE Systems CEO warns defence spending falls well short.
BAE boss warns UK defence spending falls well short
BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn says UK defence spending 'falls well short' of what is needed, calling current climate 'most threatening time' he has seen.
BAE CEO Warns of 'Most Threatening Time' as Iran Threatens UK
BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn called the current climate 'the most threatening time I've seen' after Iran issued a direct warning to the British monarchy.
Iran Threatens to Strike RAF Base; Burnham Faces First Test
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to strike RAF Fairford in retaliation for US bomber flights, presenting Andy Burnham with his first international test as PM.
UK on 24/7 Alert After Iran Threat Over US Bases
The UK stands ready '24/7' to defend itself after Iran claimed Britain would 'bear responsibility' for allowing the US to use British bases, the Government has said.
UK ready to defend itself after Iran threatens RAF base
Britain 'stands ready 24/7 to defend itself' after Iran threatened to strike RAF Fairford, a base used by the US for defensive strikes against Iran.
Burnham Declares No 10 North Open as PM Visits Friday
Andy Burnham says 'days of Whitehall resisting devolution are over' as he prepares to spend first day at No 10 North in Manchester, with PM visiting Friday.
Hegseth's $1.5tn Pentagon budget request signals chaos
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposes a 44% increase in military spending to nearly $1.5tn, matching WWII levels, while simultaneously seeking emergency Iran war funds.
UK Vows to Defend Itself After Iran Threatens Consequences
The UK has vowed to defend itself after Iran threatened 'consequences' for opening bases to the US military during the ongoing war.
British Army cancels Kenya deployment over license refusal
The British Army's 1st Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will deploy to Salisbury Plain instead of Kenya after the Kenyan Government refused a training license amid tensions.
British Army Cancels Kenya Training Over Jurisdiction Dispute
The British army has cancelled training in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement, citing jurisdiction and funding issues.
House Passes War Powers Resolution on Iran
The House passed a war powers resolution 214-208 to curb Trump administration military action in Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The vote follows a collapsed ceasefire and a prior resolution ignored by the White House.
Finland's WW3 bunker city can house nearly 1 million
Finland's underground bunkers beneath Helsinki can hold nearly a million people, featuring playgrounds, gyms, and swimming pools, built after WWII.
Streeting refuses to commit to 3% defence spending target
Wes Streeting refused to commit to 3% defence spending by the end of the decade, drawing Tory criticism and highlighting a £5 billion black hole left by the previous government.
Hegseth: Iran war cost $37.5bn, seeks $88bn more
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn so far, requesting nearly $88bn more as lawmakers question the conflict's soaring price and strategy.
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