China conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific hours after Australia and Fiji signed a defense agreement, prompting condemnation from Canberra and regional leaders as destabilizing.
Keir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at the Nato summit after the US ambassador called for lagging allies to step up defence spending immediately.
Keir Starmer faces humiliation as Donald Trump criticises his £15bn defence plan, which falls short of NATO's 5% GDP target. Iain Duncan Smith calls the government 'biggest appeasement since 1930s'.
Hundreds attend funeral of WWII veteran Thomas Cox, who had no family, after public appeal.
Former US Navy sailor Robert Hoffman sentenced to 30 years for attempted espionage, passing secrets to fake Russian spies.
Trump attends dignified transfer for six US soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike amid Iran war; families pay tribute.
Four US B-1 Lancers land at RAF Fairford for defensive operations against Iran after Starmer grants permission.
US B-1 Lancer bomber lands at RAF Fairford as Iran war enters eighth day, with UK granting defensive strikes and evacuating citizens.
Trump confirms plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists, risking strained US-Mexico ties and potential military escalation.
Pentagon watchdog finds civilian casualty programme dismantled, leaving US unable to comply with federal law amid Iran strikes.
Marco Rubio declines to rule out US military action in Venezuela, defends removal of Maduro and oil seizures at Senate hearing.
Trump orders nuclear submarine deployment after Medvedev's threatening tweet, escalating tensions over Ukraine war.
President Trump attends dignified transfer for six US soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike, joining families at Dover Air Force Base.
Ukraine's use of unmanned ground robots has surged, transforming warfare with logistics, combat, and engineering roles, saving lives and gaining international interest.
Four US B-1 bombers land at RAF Fairford for defensive operations against Iran, as Starmer approves use of UK bases amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Two British army officers face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case; mother criticises army response.
Five professions that could avoid UK conscription in a major war, based on WWII exemptions: bakers, farmers, doctors, nurses, and engineers.
UK government reveals exact text of emergency alert test on 7 September, with siren and vibration for 10 seconds.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis warned of increasing Russian threats after a Kremlin warplane dropped sonobuoys dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales near Iceland.
RAF F-35 jets intercepted a Russian Tu-142 maritime patrol aircraft that repeatedly approached HMS Prince of Wales at low altitude, dropping sonobuoys close to the carrier in the Norwegian Sea.
Nato scrambles fighter jets after Russia launches 68 missiles and 351 drones on Ukraine, killing 11 in Kyiv. Poland puts forces on alert as a major Nato summit looms.
Iranian strike near Australian airbase in UAE damages facilities; no injuries. PM Albanese says Australia not at war.
Ukraine's 'ghost' special forces unit destroys Russian radar stations and missile launcher in Donbas, targeting air defences to enable deeper strikes on Russian infrastructure.
France introduces voluntary 10-month military service for 18-19 year olds from 2026, costing €2bn, amid Russia threat.
Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who do not pay enough, drawing rebukes from the White House and NATO.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey visits Cyprus to calm tensions after a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, which evaded detection and sparked Cypriot anger.
UK sends HMS Dragon to Cyprus after drone attack on RAF Akrotiri; PM Starmer announces deployment with counter-drone helicopters.
UK defence secretary says few will mourn Ali Khamenei, describes Iran as 'evil' amid divided political reaction to US-Israeli strikes.
Widow of soldier killed in crash due to faulty military vehicle receives £775,000 from MoD after liability admitted.
UK prepares to deploy RAF Typhoons from Qatar to patrol Strait of Hormuz after Iran war, offering mine-hunting drones and divers as part of multinational mission.