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UK deploys officers to Israel as part of US-led mission overseeing Gaza truce
British troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.
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UK to give military new powers to shoot down unidentified drones over bases
The UK military will be given new legal authority to shoot down unidentified drones that pose a threat to British bases, as the Ministry of Defence steps up efforts to address the growing threat from hostile states.
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Nathan Gill’s bribery plea exposes Russian money reaching Farage’s inner circle
On 26 September, former Welsh Brexit Party MEP and Reform UK official Nathan Gill pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight counts of bribery for accepting payments for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament both on television and in public forums.
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Britain will provide air defence over Poland amid Russian aggression
The UK will deploy RAF jets to Poland in response to Russian drones violating the country’s airspace.
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UK to join NATO operation strengthening eastern flank after Russian drone incursions
The UK will join NATO efforts to strengthen its eastern flank after Russia sent drones into Polish airspace this week.
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Poland invokes Article 4 after Russian drones shot down over its territory
Defense secretary John Healey has asked UK armed forces “to look at options to bolster Nato’s air defence over Poland” following a Russian drone attack overnight.
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Defense Secretary confirms that military bases are being considered for temporary asylum accommodation
Military sites may be used temporarily to house people seeking asylum as Keir Starmer is "absolutely determined" to end the use of hotels earlier than planned, a senior cabinet minister has said.
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UK to offer troops for Ukraine security but rules out frontline combat with Russia
The head of the British armed forces will inform his American counterparts that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to defend Ukraine’s skies and seas, but not to the frontline with Russia, as planning intensifies for a postwar settlement.
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MoD faces £850m fallout as lawyers target huge compensation claims
Law firms have started enrolling claimants to capitalize on the Afghan data breach, with each one potentially receiving up to £250,000 in compensation.
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France vows to intercept migrant boats before they depart for Britain — plan ahead of summit with Starmer
France has agreed to draw up a plan to stop small boats in the English Channel with new patrol vessels.
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UK to build up to 12 new nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in nuclear program
The UK is set to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its warhead programme, under its strategic defence review.
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Next-generation cyberwar: UK to spend £1 billion on artificial intelligence and combat networks
The British military is poised to invest over £1 billion in artificial intelligence and a new offensive cyber unit, the Defence Secretary has announced.
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“Keyboard is the new weapon”: Britain prepares cyber response to Kremlin after thousands of attacks
The UK military is enhancing its offensive capabilities to carry out cyber attacks against hostile nations such as Russia.
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Keir Starmer makes rare visit to UK’s nuclear submarine ahead of Ukraine peace talks
The Prime Minister made a rare visit to one of Britain’s top-secret nuclear-armed submarines ahead of landmark Ukraine peacekeeping talks with military chiefs today.
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UK Defence Secretary addresses Donald Trump’s ’dictator’ comment about Ukraine’s Zelensky for the first time
Defense Secretary John Healey expressed his support for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, commending his leadership and dedication to his country amid Moscow’s brutal invasion.
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UK is confronting a ’new era of threat’ from Russia, the Defence Secretary states as he reveals the ’biggest military shake-up in 50 years’
The UK is confronting "a new era of threat" from Russia, Defense Secretary John Healey has warned as he pledged the "biggest shake-up" to Britain’s military in 50 years to ensure the country is prepared for war.
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Starmer will be consigned to the ‘dustbin of history’ if he fails to increase the defense budget, says former army chief
Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns that the strategic review risks being ‘hollow’ and a ‘failure’ if spending is not increased.
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Keir Starmer forced to abandon email account due to suspected Russian hack
British intelligence services reportedly told the Labour leader his account could have been compromised.
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UK government signs £9 billion deal with Rolls-Royce to power nuclear submarines
A deal worth around £9 billion has been struck with Rolls-Royce by the Government to help power Britain’s nuclear submarines.
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Defence secretary announces scrapping of £500m worth of vessels and drones to reduce costs
John Healey said some had already been decommissioned in practice and confirmed retirement of some helicopters
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UK imposes sanctions on Russia’s chemical weapons chief
"We will not tolerate blatant violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the rules-based international order," stated British Defense Secretary John Healey
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Labour will axe candidates who don't meet 'highest standards' after Israel row
A third Labour politician was 'spoken to' by party officials after allegedly attending a meeting of activists that has led to the suspension of two of the party's candidates
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Army is losing troops faster than it can replace them - and is short of weapons
The Ready for War? study by the Commons Defence Committee calls for “rapidly accelerating reforms” to make sure that the UK can wage a prolonged and all-out war
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Naval support ships' readiness to sail slashed during 10 years of Tory rule
The readiness of naval support ships during 10 years of Tory rule has come under the microscope after parliamentary questions from Labour amid warnings about availability
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Starmer wants Labour 'as united as we can' after suffering major Gaza rebellion
Labour leader Keir Starmer said managing his party is 'secondary to the international situation' as he considers replacements for eight shadow ministers who quit over the Gaza vote
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