NATO Jets Intercept Russian Nuclear Bombers Over Baltic
NATO jets intercepted Russian Tu-22M3 bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea on Monday, with French Rafales leading the response from Lithuania.
NATO jets intercepted Russian Tu-22M3 bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea on Monday, with French Rafales leading the response from Lithuania.
HMS Dragon deployment to Cyprus delayed, exposing UK military readiness gaps amid criticism over slow response to drone attack.
USAF C-17 Globemaster III declares emergency, dumps fuel over Germany after takeoff from Spangdahlem Air Base, lands safely at Ramstein.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon pre-positions in Middle East for UK-French led Strait of Hormuz mission to protect shipping amid Iran tensions.
British troops shot down 14 Iranian kamikaze drones in Iraq, the largest single-night tally since joint action began. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the interception.
MPs criticise delays to UK defence investment plan, citing damage to credibility and military readiness amid reports of submarine and carrier issues.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries cause fuel shortages, long queues, and record petrol prices, challenging Russia's energy superpower image.
Two Romanian villages evacuated after Russian drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine's Izmail port, sparking fires and fears of explosion.
Denmark's elite Sirius Dog Sled Patrol faces Trump's Greenland threats, enduring -55C and months of isolation to defend the Arctic frontier.
Comedian Al Murray, as his Pub Landlord alter ego, announces he will stand against Nigel Farage in the South Thanet constituency at the general election.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils spending review prioritising health, defence, and capital projects, vowing to make UK a top European defence investment hub.
Army bomb expert Lucy Lewis criticises Trigger Point's digital countdown clocks as unrealistic, amid viewer backlash over inaccuracies and repetitive plots.
House of Lords backs amendment to renegotiate Chagos deal, demanding payments stop if Diego Garcia base becomes unusable, dealing fourth defeat to Starmer.
MI5 welcomes China's new London mega embassy, citing easier monitoring and reduced espionage risk, despite political concerns.
Loud roar over Hull identified as US and UK military jets; F-15 Eagles and Typhoon flew from East of England bases amid Russia-NATO tensions.
Three UK military bases investigated for leaking toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' into drinking water and environment, sparking health fears.
Labour warns against funding defence through welfare cuts, urging alternative sources amid pressure for increased military spending.
Tony Blair pressured officials to avoid civil trials for soldiers accused of killing an Iraqi man, newly released files show.
Romania evacuates two villages after Russian drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine's Izmail port, sparking fires and damaging infrastructure.
British military instructor Ross David Cutmore arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of spying for Russia and plotting assassinations.
British Royal Marines and SBS seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel, ending months of humiliation by Putin. Questions remain over political timing amid defence resignations.
MPs and peers warn UK must reduce defence reliance on US, citing tensions and recommending a shift to European-led Nato and stronger ties with middle powers.
US sends F-35 jets and destroyer to Gulf after Iran attempts to seize tankers, increasing military presence in Strait of Hormuz.
UK sanctions two Chinese nationals and a company over cyber attacks targeting MPs and the Electoral Commission, accusing China of malicious cyber campaigns.
Mother of youngest British soldier killed in Afghanistan condemns Trump's claim NATO allies stayed off front line as 'extremely upsetting'.
Five global flashpoints—Ukraine, Americas, Middle East, Asia, Africa—risk escalating into wider war in 2026, analysts warn.
Irish government urges citizens to leave Ukraine immediately due to rising Russian invasion fears, joining US and UK advisories.
Donald Trump is purging US military ranks for loyalty, turning the institution into a partisan prop and instilling a logic of impunity, warns analyst Jan-Werner Müller.
Satellite images reveal North Korea building a new uranium enrichment plant at Yongbyon, part of Kim Jong Un's plan to expand nuclear arsenal.
Two Army instructors jailed for sexual relations with a 17-year-old recruit at a training centre in North Yorkshire.