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British Forces Shoot Down 14 Iranian Drones in Single Night as Middle East Tensions Escalate

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UK ‘Not Fully Equipped’ to Stop Iranian Missile Strike, Experts Warn

Edward Lorne - 23 March 2026

UK to Supply More Missiles to Counter Iranian Drone Threat

Charlotte Kensington - 20 March 2026

Britain Has a Chance to Shape the Direction of the Iran Conflict

Alexander Blackwell - 16 March 2026

UK Troops Targeted as Iran-Linked Drones Strike Base, Leaving US Soldiers Injured

Edward Lorne - 13 March 2026

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A Historic Shift in the Ranks: Women Now Serve at Every Level of the British Army

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For the first time in the long and storied history of the British Army, women are now serving at every single rank, from fresh...

British Army Officer Dies Following Live Fire Training Incident in Northumberland

28 January 2026

Army cadet training disrupted as asylum seekers housed at military camp

27 January 2026

NAVY NEWS

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Britain Turns to Driverless Boats and Drones to Strengthen Naval Defences

Charlotte Kensington -

Britain is accelerating its investment in drones and driverless speedboats as it looks to strengthen its defences and support allies in an increasingly volatile...

MOD Says No Earlier Plan Was Made to Send Warship to Defend Cyprus

13 March 2026

“We Don’t Need the Royal Navy”: Defence Chief ‘Dismissed’ Sending UK Carrier Before Iran Strikes

12 March 2026

RAF NEWS

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UK Blocks US From Using RAF Bases for Potential Iran Strike, Trump Fury Erupts Over Chagos Deal

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A transatlantic rift is brewing, and this time it centres on warplanes, warships and one of the most strategically important islands in the world. The...

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

13 February 2026

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

9 February 2026

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NATO Scrambles Jets as Putin Unleashes Deadly Strikes on Ukraine, UK Faces ‘Dire Consequences’

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Tensions in Europe have reached a new peak as NATO scrambled fighter jets across the continent following a deadly escalation from Vladimir Putin. Overnight,...

NATO Steps Up Undersea Surveillance Amid Suspected Russian Sabotage

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NATO has intensified its maritime operations in the Baltic Sea amid growing concerns over suspected attempts to sabotage critical undersea infrastructure. Sailors aboard the Polish...

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

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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...

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WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukraine frontline ‘far scarier than Afghanistan’, says former British Army officer

Ukraine Alexander Blackwell -

The war in Ukraine is more intense and technologically lethal than anything experienced in Afghanistan, a former British Army officer has said after visiting...

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

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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

Ukraine Charlotte Kensington -

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

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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...

MIL INTEL

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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 -

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MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal to Attract Spies in Russia

Charlotte Kensington -

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MOD Confirms Diversity Rules in New Armed Forces Recruitment Contract

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MIL TECH BREIFINGS

Ajax expected to be fully operational by 2029 amid ongoing safety investigations

Mil Tech Edward Lorne -

The troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme is now expected to reach full operational capability by the end of 2029, according to Defence Readiness and...

Rogue Drone Incidents Near UK Military Bases Double in a Year

Mil Tech Charlotte Kensington -

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”...

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GLOBAL NEWS

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Says Missiles Still Being Built as War Continues

Edward Lorne -

Global

US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz with Powerful Bombs

Charlotte Kensington - 18 March 2026

Global

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signs Missile Message to Israel Hours After Taking Power

Alexander Blackwell - 9 March 2026

Global

Global ‘polycrisis’ warning as tensions in key oil chokepoint raise fears of cascading crises

Edward Lorne - 6 March 2026

Global

Iran’s deadliest missile is waiting in the wings, and British troops could be caught in the crossfire

Charlotte Kensington - 4 March 2026

USA NEWS

USA

US Accelerates Troop Deployment to Middle East as Conflict Deepens

Charlotte Kensington - 20 March 2026 0

The administration of Donald Trump is expediting the deployment of thousands of American troops to the Middle East, signalling a further escalation in the...

USA

Trump Slams Starmer Again Over Iran Stance, Calls UK Response a ‘Big Mistake’

Alexander Blackwell - 18 March 2026 0

The transatlantic alliance is showing visible cracks, and this time, it’s playing out in public. Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Sir Keir...

USA

Trump: Iran’s Military ‘Systematically Destroyed’ Amid AI Propaganda Claims

Edward Lorne - 16 March 2026 0

US President Donald Trump said early on Monday that Iran’s military strength is being steadily eroded as the American campaign against the country continues. Writing...

USA

US Refuelling Plane Crashes in Iraq After Mid-Air Incident During Military Operation

Charlotte Kensington - 13 March 2026 0

A US military refuelling aircraft has crashed in Iraq after a suspected mid-air collision, triggering an urgent search and rescue mission for the crew...