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Britain on the Brink of a Defence Spending Surge as Starmer Eyes Billions More for the Armed Forces

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Zack Polanski Suggests UK Should Leave Nato for Alliance with EU, Mexico, and Brazil

Edward Lorne - 11 February 2026

UK Raises Alarm Over Growing Russian and Chinese Presence in the High North

Charlotte Kensington - 6 February 2026

Royal Marines deploy to Norway under new UK security agreement

Alexander Blackwell - 27 January 2026

Veterans and families demand apology over Trump’s frontline remarks

Edward Lorne - 26 January 2026

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British Army Officer Dies Following Live Fire Training Incident in Northumberland

Edward Lorne -

A British Army officer has died after an incident during a live fire training exercise in Northumberland, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. Captain...

Army cadet training disrupted as asylum seekers housed at military camp

27 January 2026

Challenger 3 fires live rounds with crew aboard for first time

22 January 2026

NAVY NEWS

Navy

Royal Navy Moves to Explore Aster Missile Integration with Mk 41 Launch System

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The Royal Navy has begun examining whether its Aster air defence missiles could be integrated with the widely used Mk 41 Vertical Launch System...

Marines on Training Exercise Rescue Stranded Climber in Blizzard on Ben Nevis

6 February 2026

Man Fined After Wearing Fake Admiral’s Uniform and Medals at Remembrance Service

6 January 2026

RAF NEWS

RAF

UK Delays Tempest Fighter Programme, Risking Diplomatic Strains with Japan and Italy

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Britain’s next-generation Tempest fighter jet programme is facing delays, raising concerns of a diplomatic rift with Japan and Italy, after the UK postponed signing...

Russian Helicopters Equipped with Ejection Seats, RAF Ones Rely on Emergency Protocols

9 February 2026

RAF Typhoons Get Powerful New ‘Silent’ Radar Upgrade to Track Threats Without Being Seen

22 January 2026

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NATO NEWS

Nato ‘Would Cease to Function’ if US Seized Greenland by Force, Former Ambassador Warns

NATO Edward Lorne -

The unthinkable prospect of Nato turning its guns on itself has edged closer to reality, after senior figures warned that any US military move...

UK Confirms US Will Control Nuclear Weapons for F-35A Jets Under NATO Deal

NATO Charlotte Kensington -

Britain’s next-generation nuclear strike capability won’t actually be in British hands. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the nuclear weapons assigned to the...

Ex-NATO Chief Recalls Painful Moment He Refused Zelenskyy’s Plea to Close Ukraine’s Skies

NATO Alexander Blackwell -

It was a moment that haunted him for years, a call from a bunker in Kyiv that could have been the Ukrainian president’s last. In...

WW3 Fears as Russia Could Attack NATO ‘As Early as Tomorrow’, German General Warns

NATO Edward Lorne -

Fears of a wider European conflict are mounting after Germany’s top military commander warned that Russia could launch an attack on NATO territory “as...

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‘Heroic’ Train Worker Saved Lives During Huntingdon Stabbing Attack, Police Say

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Migrant Sex Offender Deported from UK After Mistaken Release

Charlotte Kensington - 29 October 2025

1st Responders

Police Helicopter Targeted as Violence Erupts at Dublin Asylum Hotel Protest

Alexander Blackwell - 22 October 2025

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Police Confirm Victim in Manchester Synagogue Attack Was Shot by Officers

Edward Lorne - 3 October 2025

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Four Injured in Car and Stabbing Attack at Manchester Synagogue, Suspect Shot by Police

Charlotte Kensington - 2 October 2025

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WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukraine to Receive Additional Patriot PAC-3 Missiles from the United States

Ukraine Edward Lorne -

The United States has announced plans to send additional Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, strengthening Kyiv’s air defences amid ongoing Russian missile and drone...

Ukraine’s ‘Staggering’ Battlefield Edge: Seven Russian Losses for Every Ukrainian, Army Chief Reveals

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Ukraine is inflicting losses on Russian forces at a rate of around seven to one, according to Britain’s most senior Army officer, offering a...

‘I’d take Putin into custody’: Healey makes explosive war crimes vow during Kyiv visit

Ukraine Alexander Blackwell -

The UK’s Defence Secretary has sparked international shockwaves after declaring that Vladimir Putin is the world leader he would most like to see taken...

Lynx effect arrives: Ukraine set to receive powerful new infantry fighting vehicles

Ukraine Edward Lorne -

Ukraine’s armoured forces are about to get a serious boost, with the first Rheinmetall KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles expected to arrive soon following...

MIL INTEL

Mil Intel

Release of Defence Investment Plan Delayed, No New Date Announced

Edward Lorne -

Mil Intel

MI6 chief warns UK faces growing threat from Russia’s drive to export chaos

Charlotte Kensington -

Mil Intel

MI5 Played Larger Role in Handling IRA Agent ‘Stakeknife’, Major Report Finds

Alexander Blackwell -

Mil Intel

Military and MOD Need More Digital Experts to Prevent Future Data Breaches, PAC Chair Warns

Edward Lorne -

Mil Intel

MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal to Attract Spies in Russia

Charlotte Kensington -

Mil Intel

MOD Confirms Diversity Rules in New Armed Forces Recruitment Contract

Alexander Blackwell -

FORCE WEAR

MIL TECH BREIFINGS

Rogue Drone Incidents Near UK Military Bases Double in a Year

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The number of drone incidents recorded near UK military bases has doubled year-on-year, according to figures, prompting renewed concerns about national security and hostile...

M1E3 Abrams unveiled as US Army’s next-generation tank with Formula 1-style cockpit

Mil Tech Alexander Blackwell -

The US Army has unveiled an early prototype of its next-generation main battle tank, the M1E3 Abrams, offering a glimpse of a lighter, more...

Cutting-edge drone degree unveiled to train Britain’s military engineers of the future

Mil Tech Edward Lorne -

A new defence-focused drone degree designed to prepare the next generation of military engineers has been unveiled, as the UK steps up efforts to...

Ajax Safety Probe Forces Delay to Key Defence Spending Decisions

Mil Tech Charlotte Kensington -

Britain’s long-delayed Ajax armoured vehicle programme is now directly holding up major defence spending decisions, after the Ministry of Defence confirmed that unresolved safety...

Ajax Safety Fears: Pollard Vows to ‘End This Saga’ as Investigations Deepen

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Defence minister Luke Pollard has told MPs that the Government will take “whatever decisions are required to end this saga one way or another”...

UK Seeking Special Ops Micro Drone for Underwater Missions

Mil Tech Edward Lorne -

The UK Ministry of Defence has begun exploring options for a new micro–Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) designed to support covert special operations and protect...

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Financial Certainty: Why Fixed-Rate Mortgages Matter for Military Families

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Time Honoured: Oakleigh Watches and the Spirit of Military Precision

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The Duke of Kent Joins Beret Parade at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School

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Veterans OK Launches New AFCS Survey to Drive Fairer Support for Veterans

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Hillsborough Law: Why It Could Finally Force Change in the MoD

GLOBAL NEWS

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China Investigates Top Generals in Anti-Corruption Drive Aimed at Boosting Military

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Global

Nigerian Troops Kill Boko Haram Commander, 10 Fighters in Sambisa Forest

Charlotte Kensington - 13 February 2026

Global

Two Explosions Reported in Iran as Israel Denies Involvement

Edward Lorne - 5 February 2026

Global

Iran Labels EU Armies ‘Terrorist Groups’ in Retaliation for IRGC Ban

Charlotte Kensington - 3 February 2026

Global

Russia and China step up military surveillance near Japan, defence officials say

Alexander Blackwell - 27 January 2026

USA NEWS

USA

US Signals Weeks of Potential Strikes on Iran as F-35s Surge into Middle East

Charlotte Kensington - 18 February 2026 0

Could the Middle East be on the brink of a prolonged military confrontation? That’s the stark warning emerging from Washington, as senior US officials suggest...

USA

US Military Standards Row Erupts: Are Women in Combat Roles Facing Tougher Scrutiny Than Ever?

Alexander Blackwell - 18 February 2026 0

Are America’s combat standards under threat, or is this the fiercest culture clash the armed forces have faced in years? A storm is brewing inside...

USA

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns US Attack Would Trigger Regional War

Edward Lorne - 4 February 2026 0

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any military attack by the United States would ignite a wider regional conflict, as Washington...

USA

US sends mixed signals to Iran as warships deploy and talks remain on the table

Charlotte Kensington - 27 January 2026 0

The United States has sent a mixed message to Iran, signalling it remains open to talks while simultaneously deploying a powerful naval strike group...