Russian Jet Near Miss With RAF Spy Plane Condemned
UK condemns Russian Su-27 jet near miss with RAF spy plane over Black Sea, calling it dangerous and unacceptable.
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Kenyans Sue British Army Over Unsafe Training Conditions
Kenyans sue British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary that killed one man and destroyed 12,000 acres, citing unsafe training conditions.
China's Top General Zhang Youxia Investigated in Military Purge
China's top general Zhang Youxia investigated for corruption and alleged nuclear leaks, part of Xi Jinping's military purge.
US scrambles nine fighter jets to intercept five Russian warplanes near Alaska
US scrambles nine fighter jets to intercept five Russian warplanes near Alaska; NORAD says activity is regular and not a threat.
Iran Missile Strike On UK Base Shows Extended Range Threat
Iran fired two missiles at a UK-US base on Diego Garcia; none hit. UK condemns 'reckless threats' but stresses defensive-only role.
Green candidate's defence spending comments cause confusion
Green candidate Darren Hall says no further defence cuts planned, contradicting party website policies on military spending and Trident.
UK Deploys 100 Soldiers To Northern Ireland
British troops deployed to Northern Ireland in August 1969 to restore order amid sectarian violence; 300 soldiers sent to Londonderry.
Churchill's Controversial Order to Destroy French Fleet
In July 1940, Winston Churchill ordered the destruction of the French fleet at Mers-el-Kébir to prevent it from falling into German hands, a controversial decision that proved crucial for Britain's survival.
Ageing equipment puts Army at risk, MPs warn
UK Army at risk of being outgunned by Russia due to ageing armoured vehicle fleet, MPs warn in damning report.
Australia Faces Submarine Void If Aukus Deal Collapses
US admiral warns Australia may not get Virginia-class subs unless US doubles shipbuilding; Turnbull says risk is 'very, very high'.
Labor MP Ed Husic Warns Aukus Submarine Deal at Risk Due to US Production Delays
Labor MP Ed Husic warns Aukus submarine deal at risk due to US production delays and Trump administration's transactional nature, calling for a contingency plan.
UK Navy Foiled Russian Submarines Surveying Undersea Cables, Defence Minister Says
UK defence secretary reveals Royal Navy tracked Russian submarines near undersea cables, forcing them to flee after month-long operation.
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rattles New York and New Jersey
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake near Lebanon, New Jersey, shakes New York and New Jersey, with no severe damage reported. Officials monitor for aftershocks.
UK Personnel 200 Metres From Iranian Missile Strike in Bahrain
UK forces were 200 metres from an Iranian missile strike in Bahrain, with personnel involved in defensive operations across the region.
Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation of 40,000 in Orange County
40,000 evacuated in Orange County, California, due to a chemical leak at a GKN Aerospace facility. Tank holding methyl methacrylate risks spill or explosion.
England Fans Warned of Heat Risks at World Cup in Texas
England fans warned of heat stroke risks at 2026 World Cup in Texas due to extreme temperatures and climate change.
UK Must Prepare for Prolonged War, Warns Military Chief
UK military chief warns of greatest security threat since Cold War, urges preparation for prolonged war amid Russian incursions and cyber attacks.
Thunderbird Pilot Ejects Safely Before F-16C Crash in California Desert
A Thunderbird pilot ejected safely before an F-16C crashed in the California desert near Trona. The pilot had non-life-threatening injuries. Cause under investigation.
British Soldiers Jailed for Selling £100,000 Worth of Cocaine to Comrades
Four British soldiers jailed for selling £100,000 of cocaine to comrades at Wiltshire base, using proceeds for designer goods.
Colombian Family Challenges US Military Strikes in Caribbean
Colombian family files first formal complaint over US airstrike killing fisherman in Caribbean, challenging Trump administration's drug boat strikes.
Ex-Spy Chief Warns of China's Industrial-Scale Tech Theft
Former GE employee sentenced for stealing turbine secrets via steganography, part of broader Chinese industrial espionage targeting US tech.
Spain Denies Agreeing to Cooperate with US Operations in Middle East
Spain denies cooperating with US operations in Middle East after White House claim; US submarine sinks Iranian warship; thousands of Americans stranded.
UK Pledges Additional £1bn in Military Aid for Ukraine
UK pledges additional £1bn in military aid for Ukraine, taking total to £2.3bn, as PM Johnson warns of global instability if Russia succeeds.
500,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine, Says GCHQ Chief
GCHQ chief Anne Keast-Butler says 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, warns of Russian hybrid activity and AI threats.
US military bases in the UK: a visual guide to 15 sites under American control
A visual guide to 15 US military bases on British soil, their roles in Iran conflict, and growing questions about their control and purpose.
MoD Plans £6bn Munitions Factories at 12 UK Sites
UK MoD identifies 12 sites for £6bn munitions factories to boost ammunition supplies, including Grangemouth and Teesside.
DC Guard Shooting Suspect Worked with CIA in Afghanistan, Agency Confirms
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who shot two National Guard members in DC, had CIA ties in Afghanistan. One victim died; suspect charged with assault.
Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
The Ministry of Defence faces a £28bn shortfall over four years, with rising costs and new challenges straining the budget.
British Troops in Kenya Accused of Abuses and Ecological Damage
Kenyan parliamentary report accuses British troops of human rights abuses, sexual misconduct, and environmental damage near Nanyuki.
NATO Scrambles Jets as Russian Bombers Approach UK on Christmas
NATO scrambles jets as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach UK airspace on Christmas Day, prompting interception over Barents and Norwegian Seas.
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