MoD figures show armed forces still shrinking despite recruitment drive
New Ministry of Defence (MoD) figures reveal that despite a rise in applications and new recruits, the UK’s armed forces continue to shrink. In the 12 months to June 30, 13,520 people joined…
Ukraine: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia all willing to contribute troops for security guarantees
Estonia’s president, Alar Karis, has said it is prepared to contribute troops to an international reassurance force that the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ plans to send to Ukraine as a post-ceasefire security guarantee.…
UK must ‘actively prepare’ for a war on home soil
The UK’s newly released National Security Strategy warns that the nation must actively prepare for potential warfare on home soil. Citing escalating global instability, including threats from Iran and the ongoing war in…
UK to expand nuclear deterrent with US jets
The UK is set to expand its nuclear capabilities by purchasing twelve F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying US-made B61 nuclear bombs, marking the largest upgrade to Britain’s deterrent since the Cold War.…
Japan / Philippines: reaffirming commitment to cooperation and security
Japanese prime minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to peace, stability, and resistance to foreign aggression in the Indo-Pacific. The leaders highlighted expanding defence, economic,…
Navy's flagship on mission to Far East, 'defying' China
The Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, has set sail from Portsmouth for an eight-month mission to the Far East as part of Operation Highmast, a major multinational military deployment. Leading a…
More American bombers arrive in Britain to deter Russia
Four US air force bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford as part of its Bomber Task Force Europe, reinforcing NATO’s deterrence posture amid rising tensions with Russia. The bombers have already participated in…
World entering a new nuclear age, head of armed forces warns
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of Defence Staff, has warned of a new, more complex nuclear age. He highlighted the growing threats posed by nuclear proliferation and the erosion of global agreements controlling…
Mystery drones over US air bases in England
Sixty British troops have joined the United States Air Force (USAF) to investigate a series of unidentified drones spotted flying over three bases in Suffolk and Norfolk. The incidents have raised concerns about…
Ukraine fires UK-supplied missiles at Russia
Ukraine has reportedly used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia's Kursk region. These long-range missiles, capable of striking targets nearly 200 miles away, mark a significant escalation in Ukraine's defence…
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