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Finnish Police Detain Russia-Linked Vessel Over Suspected Undersea Cable Sabotage
The Finnish police have detained a vessel with suspected ties to Russia for allegedly attempting undersea cable sabotage. NATO emphasized that such infrastructure is vital and vulnerable to disruption...
Ukraine Not Satisfied with Budapest Memorandum: Zelensky on Conditions for Permanent Peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has expressed dissatisfaction with the Budapest Memorandum, which was signed in 1994 and provided security assurances to Ukraine after it gave up its nuclear ar...
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
During World War II, French wine and champagne distributors collaborated with the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) by using their alcohol shipments as a cover for transmitting intelligence t...
Royal Navy 2029: First Sea Lord’s vision unveiled
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE ADC RM was appointed as the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff on May 15, 2025. As a Royal Marine and the first to serve in this role from a special force...
Space Forge generates plasma for LEO semiconductor material production
British startup Space Forge reported on December 31 that it successfully generated plasma aboard its initial satellite, marking a significant achievement in creating and maintaining the conditions req...
New German military plan views foreign sabotage as preparation for war
Germany has created a military strategy plan that addresses potential NATO conflicts, treating acts of sabotage by foreign entities as equivalent to an act of war. This strategic document outlines var...
Israeli settlers invade Bedouin community in West Bank and detain foreign activist
Al-Baydar Organisation for the Defense of Bedouin Rights reported that Israeli settlers stormed Shallal al-Auja community north of Jericho, occupied West Bank. Palestinian news agency Wafa stated an I...
Royal Navy tests quantum navigation in Arctic
The Royal Navy is currently testing various quantum systems across its fleet as part of efforts to enhance navigational capabilities in the Arctic region. However, there is no immediate plan to replac...
Palestinians 'drowning' as rain and wind uproot more Gaza tents
Torrential rain and strong winds have flooded and uprooted numerous tents and makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip, exacerbating already dire living conditions for Palestinians who suffer under a prol...
Alaa Abd el-Fattah pushes back against calls to revoke his UK citizenship
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has responded to UK politicians who called for revoking his citizenship over tweets made in 2010 that they claimed were antisemitic and advocated violence....
First Jupiter HC2 enters UK service ahead of deployment
The initial Jupiter HC2 helicopter has commenced operations at RAF Benson, signifying its entry into service within the UK fleet. This new program aims to replace older Bell 212 and 412 helicopters in...
First Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles completed in Devonport
Babcock has finished producing the initial Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles from the second production phase at the Devonport facility, marking a crucial step towards delivering high-mobility platforms to th...
Thales to build AI mine warfare hubs for Royal Navy
Thales has received a £10 million contract from the UK Royal Navy to develop artificial intelligence-enabled remote command centres aimed at enhancing its capabilities in mine countermeasures....
Berlin and London intensify military cooperation with purchase of artillery weapons worth over €60m
Germany and the UK are engaging in a joint military procurement deal worth approximately 61 million euros for modern, mobile artillery systems as part of their enhanced defense cooperation. This trans...
2025 in review: Navy
An overview of naval developments and operations within NATO member states and allied countries throughout 2025 focusing on capability enhancements, technological advancements, deployments, and strate...
UK Considers Military 'Gap Year' to Boost Defense
The United Kingdom is considering an initiative aimed at increasing its military ranks by offering young individuals paid opportunities for military service. This proposal comes as part of efforts to ...
Forget F-35, F-47 and FCAS: The GCAP Fighter Is Coming
Japan has confirmed a 2035 target for its next-generation General Combat Airplane (GCAP) fighter after reviewing budgets, design work, and engine progress. Collaborating with the UK and Italy, Japan a...
Carney, Zelenskyy Speak as Ukrainian President Prepares for Peace Talks in Florida
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and UK Ambassador to Ukraine James Watkins met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his visit to Florida. The meeting discussed preparations for ...
Allies cancel orders for F-35 as aircraft was unable to fly half of last year
Defence reports indicate that several allies have begun reconsidering their existing or planned orders for the F-35 fighter jets, following concerns over maintenance issues. According to data from 202...
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a prominent Egyptian activist and campaigner against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule, has been released from imprisonment in Egypt after being pardoned by the president. He h...
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 26 December 2025
The latest report from British Defence Intelligence provides an update on military developments in Ukraine as of December 26, 2025, focusing on key strategic movements and assessments....
UK defence exports hit record £20bn in 2025
The UK's defense exports are expected to reach their highest annual total since records began in 1983, exceeding £20 billion driven by substantial sales of naval and aerospace equipment....
China’s rising biotech clout on show in flurry of billion-dollar licensing deals
Chinese pharmaceutical companies have recently engaged in multiple out-licensing agreements with international partners, highlighting China’s increasing significance as a source for innovative medicin...
King Charles Christmas Message 2025: Unity, Peace, Faith
King Charles delivered his Christmas message for 2025 emphasizing unity among people of different backgrounds and faiths, promoting peace around the world, and advocating for a renewal of personal and...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘A British university’s technology entanglements with Russia and China’
A leading British university continues to have strong partnerships with entities in China that are sanctioned by Britain, the US, EU, and others due to their support for Russia’s military operations a...
Russian bombers headed towards Britain. NATO scrambled fighter jets.
According to The Mirror, Russian bomber aircraft were approaching British airspace and NATO responded by scrambling fighter jets as a defensive measure. No specific details about the nature of the mis...
Russian bombers heading towards UK. NATO scrambles jets
The Mirror reports that Russian bombers are approaching the United Kingdom and NATO has scrambled military jets in response....
Putin Warned Bush As Early As 2008: If NATO Continues To Expand...
According to reports and historical documents reviewed by analysts, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his concerns about NATO expansion towards Russia's borders as early as 2008. This warning...
NATO Jets Scrambled as Russian Bombers Near UK Waters on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, NATO fighter jets were deployed in response to Russian bombers approaching the waters near the United Kingdom. This event highlights the ongoing military activity and tensions betwee...
UK and Norway form naval alliance to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
The UK and Norway are strengthening their naval cooperation to safeguard undersea telecommunications cables and combat Russian submarine activity. NATO experts have previously highlighted the persiste...
Deal to allow UK access to major EU defence scheme could be reached in mid-November
The United Kingdom may reach an agreement with the European Union by mid-November to allow limited participation in the €150 billion Strong European Armed Forces (SAFE) initiative. As a non-EU member,...
Turkey Signs $11 Billion Eurofighter Deal
Turkey has signed a deal worth approximately £8 billion ($11 billion) to purchase 20 new-build Eurofighter Typhoons and potentially acquire another 24 second-hand aircraft from Oman and Qatar. The dea...
Chinese-Backed Cyberattacks Target New Zealand, U.K., U.S.
Recent cyberattacks targeting New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States are suspected to have originated with backing from China. The attacks highlight escalating tensions between democra...
How the Gaza War is Unlike All Other Middle East Wars
Jeremy Bowen, a BBC journalist, discusses how the current conflict between Israel and Hamas differs significantly from past military confrontations in the Middle East due to its unique characteristics...
UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up
The United Kingdom is accelerating £200 million in funding to equip its armed forces with new equipment necessary for potential deployment to Ukraine as part of the Multinational Force. This move incl...
Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Major General Phil Prosser CBE as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS), effective from October 2026, in the rank of Lieutenant Ge...
UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine
The UK plans to develop tactical ballistic missiles aimed at enhancing Ukraine's defensive capabilities against Russian aggression....
UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation
The UK and Poland have agreed to deepen their cooperation on air and missile defense capabilities as well as helicopter training programs....
Paris Meeting: Moving Closer to Peace in Ukraine?
At a meeting in Paris, France, the UK, and Ukraine signed an agreement with US support for deploying a multinational force in Ukraine. The move received mixed reactions from various media outlets....
UK’s Starmer says ousting him would lead to chaos, far-right government
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his removal from Labour Party leadership could plunge the country into chaos and facilitate a far-right government led by Nigel Farage. He cited the previous...
European Court challenges UK on Shamima Begum citizenship revocation
The European Court of Human Rights has asked the UK government to explain the decision to strip British woman Shamima Begum of her citizenship in 2019 after she left the UK at age 15 to join the Islam...
Qatar joins US 'Pax Silica' as it races to catch up with Gulf neighbours on AI
Qatar has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' program aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) and chip supply chains. The move underscores its commitment to invest in advanced technology and align c...
First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027
Rheinmetall has established a new factory in the United Kingdom that will produce gun barrels for the RCH 155 howitzers and Challenger 3 tanks supplied to the British Army. The factory also aims to ex...
Only PM controls UK nuclear weapons, says minister
The UK government has affirmed that Prime Minister retains sole authority over control of nuclear weapons despite closer nuclear cooperation with France under the Northwood Declaration. This declarati...
NATO Discusses Next Steps to Ensure Security
NATO is currently discussing future security initiatives aimed at bolstering collective defense and addressing emerging threats....
UK Defence Secretary Gil wants to kidnap Putin
The article does not provide substantial details but highlights the headline stating that UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace expressed interest in contemplating actions such as kidnapping Russian Presid...
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
Germany and Britain want to cut Trump's appetite for Greenland by sending NATO forces
According to recent developments involving US President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland, Germany and the United Kingdom are reportedly stepping up their military presence in the region through de...
UK and Germany Discuss NATO Forces in Greenland After Trump Requests U.S. Special Forces Plan for Invasions
The UK and Germany have initiated discussions regarding NATO military presence in Greenland following Donald Trump's recent request for the United States to plan potential invasions of strategic locat...
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy plans to introduce the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into its fleet later in the current year, according to the Ministry of Defence....
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