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UK and France Plan to Establish Military Hub in Ukraine as Part of Peace Initiative
The United Kingdom and France are considering establishing a military hub in Ukraine as part of their efforts to support a peace initiative for the ongoing conflict....
UK and France Consider Establishing Military Hub in Ukraine for Peace Plan
The United Kingdom and France are contemplating the establishment of a military hub in Ukraine as part of their peace initiative aimed at stabilizing the region....
Sir Jeremy Hunt Warns Trump's Threats Could Lead to End of NATO
UK Foreign Secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt has warned that President Donald Trump's rhetoric about potentially annexing Greenland raises serious concerns and could jeopardize the future of NATO, emphasizing...
Erdogan defends F-35 jet acquisition as necessary for NATO security
Turkish President Erdogan has defended his country's decision to acquire F-35 fighter jets, stating that the purchase is essential for maintaining the strategic and defensive capabilities of NATO. He ...
Rolls-Royce Leverages Historical F-35 Engine Development Experience to Challenge Safran for India’s AMCA Engine Contract
Rolls-Royce is leveraging its expertise from the F-35 engine development to compete with Safran in securing a contract for the high-powered engine required for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft ...
Autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy
The UK Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) announced on December 11, 2025, that it handed the experimental autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy. At a displacement of 19 tonnes and measuring...
Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'
Julien Laurens reports that Manchester United's new head of football operations Rui Faria has told Erik ten Hag and his team: 'Do your job.' Manager Carlos Queiroz is not in a coaching role despite ha...
UK plans £64.5m mid-life upgrade for Titan and Trojan
The UK Ministry of Defence intends to invest £64.5 million in an intermediate life extension program for the British Army's Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles....
France and Britain Launch Air Strike on ISIL Weapons Cache in Syria
France and Britain have conducted an air strike targeting an ISIL weapons storage facility in Syria....
British and French jets strike target in Syria
Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, supported by their French counterparts, launched joint airstrikes targeting an Islamic State underground facility located within Syrian territory....
Hamas says Israel aid group ban would be 'criminal behaviour'
Hamas has condemned an Israeli proposal to ban several humanitarian aid groups as criminal behavior aimed at politicizing and exploiting relief efforts against the Palestinian people. The group呼吁国际社会采...
Anthony Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Promoter of British boxer Anthony Joshua reports that Joshua is in stable condition following a serious road accident in Lagos, Nigeria. Two close associates and team members of Joshua, Sina Ghami and...
BAE wins DARPA deal to advance autonomous space surveillance
BAE Systems has secured a $16 million Phase 2 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for its autonomous space surveillance system development under DARPA’s Oversight progr...
U.S. clears purchase of Leonardo BriteCloud decoys for F-35
The U.S. Navy has approved a sole-source procurement for Leonardo’s ALQ-260 BriteCloud decoy system for the F-35 aircraft, emphasizing its potential impact on NATO's fighter jet fleet....
Syria secures Assad-era mass grave revealed by Reuters and opens criminal investigation
The Syrian government has deployed troops to protect a mass grave containing thousands of bodies from the Bashar al-Assad regime era after revelations by Reuters. This site was reportedly used over se...
The Asian danger from Trump’s spheres-of-interest approach
Asian nations like Japan and South Korea were relatively spared in the US National Security Strategy published on December 5th compared to European allies. The strategy did not attack or warn these co...
UK delays Challenger 3 battle tank production
The UK Ministry of Defence announced that production of the Challenger 3 main battle tank will not commence on a fixed schedule and depends instead on the successful completion of performance trials. ...
NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled as Russian Bombers Fly Near UK
According to Ukrainian news source DSnews.ua, NATO dispatched fighter jets as Russian bombers flew near British airspace....
Top Stories 2025: International Operations in the Western Pacific
In 2025, U.K. and French carrier strike groups executed deployments in the Western Pacific. Notably, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) embarked on a five-month deployment named “Clemenceau 25,” st...
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies
In 2025, the United Kingdom recorded its highest value of defence exports since records commenced. This significant achievement is credited with bolstering the economy and providing substantial suppor...
Israel's main airport receives passenger boost from Gaza ceasefire
Passenger traffic at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv surged by 33% in 2025 following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that ended the two-year Gaza war. The December passenger count saw a 59% i...
UK Discusses With NATO Strengthening Arctic Security Amid Russia and China Threats
The United Kingdom is discussing with NATO ways to enhance security measures in the Arctic region due to perceived threats from Russia and China. The talks aim at reinforcing defense strategies to cou...
UK currently has ‘no plan’ to mobilise NHS for mass casualties
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, informed MPs that there is no complete national plan in place to mobilise the National Health Service (NHS) during a major ...
UK regulator launches probe into Musk’s X over Grok’s ‘disgusting’ sexualised AI imagery
The UK's media regulator has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk’s X platform regarding reports that the Grok AI chatbot is being used to generate and share potentially illegal sexually intimate...
UK has 140 Challenger 2 tanks with no clear future as Ukraine needs armor
The UK possesses approximately 140 Challenger 2 tanks, which are currently facing an uncertain future amid the ongoing need for armored vehicles in Ukraine and other conflict zones. While some of thes...
UK and Germany Consider Stationing NATO Troops in Greenland
According to media reports, the United Kingdom and Germany are considering stationing NATO troops on Greenland. This move would be aimed at enhancing security and strategic positioning within the Arct...
Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests
Demonstrations supporting protests in Iran occurred in major European cities on Sunday. In London, rallies initially gathered around the Iranian embassy and later approached the British Prime Minister...
UK and Europe examine military dispatch
The UK and European nations are considering the deployment of troops as part of ongoing discussions about regional security and potential scenarios requiring joint NATO efforts....
Britain May Send Troops to Greenland
The United Kingdom is considering sending troops to protect its interests in Greenland, a move seen as an effort to counter Russian activities in the Arctic region....
UK Plans To Send Troops To Greenland Due To US Pressure
The UK is considering sending troops to Greenland due to pressure from the United States. The move aims at bolstering NATO's presence in the Arctic and enhancing mutual defense strategies against risi...
Britain prepares troops for Greenland's defense
The United Kingdom is preparing military forces for potential defensive operations in Greenland. This move underscores Britain’s strategic interest and commitment towards maintaining regional security...
No country owns it. And Russia is already there. UK deploys marines to counter new Moscow’s threat
The United Kingdom has deployed Royal Marines under a new year-round mission agreed upon by the UK and Norway as part of efforts to counter Russian military actions in the Arctic region....
France Discusses Leaving NATO Due to Trump's Policy
French officials have expressed concerns and discussed the possibility of France leaving NATO due to U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy stance which emphasizes burden sharing and questions a...
Foreign Secretary warns US President Trump about Greenland
The Foreign Secretary has warned US President Donald Trump regarding his interest in Greenland. The warning centers on concerns related to geopolitical interests and potential ramifications of any US ...
Starmer insists he will still be UK prime minister in 2027
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer stated during an interview with BBC that he anticipates being the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by the year 2027, criticizing the former Conservative government fo...
The Great Challenger 3 Tank Shortage Is Coming
The article discusses how modern warfare has shown that while drones and anti-armor weapons can render tanks vulnerable, integrated armored formations continue to play a crucial role in offensive oper...
Germany orders 84 Boxer howitzers as UK commits to a single demonstrator
The German government has purchased 84 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers based on the Boxer wheeled vehicle chassis, alongside 200 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The United Kingdom, meanwhile, is pro...
Announcement of Working Group Compositions for Resolution in Ukraine
The composition and representatives of working groups involved in conflict resolution negotiations on the Ukrainian issue have been officially announced....
Pentagon Places Order for Additional Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
The Pentagon has placed an order for additional Tomahawk cruise missiles. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance the capabilities of U.S. forces....
UK and Germany sign deal for RCH 155 mobile artillery
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed an agreement worth £52 million ($70 million) for the joint procurement of a new mobile artillery system called RCH 155. The deal includes one Early Capabilit...
Hundreds protest at London shopping mall in support of imprisoned Pro-Palestine activists
Protests occurred at Westfield Stratford shopping center in London where hundreds of demonstrators blocked escalators and storefronts on Boxing Day sales to show support for 24 British activists incar...
Manchester terror plot targeting Jewish community foiled
Three men have been convicted for their involvement in an aborted terrorist plot meant to target Jewish communities in Greater Manchester. The incident was part of a covert operation that thwarted wha...
2025: Why Gulf defense megadeals finally met reality
In 2025, defense planners in the Gulf region moved from symbolic arms deals to achieving tangible security benefits through investments in technology like drones and fighter jets....
A More European NATO Under British Leadership?
The article discusses the implications of a more European-focused NATO, suggesting that Britain could potentially lead such a transformation within the alliance. It explores how this shift might affec...
Israeli forces target areas near Khan Younis and Gaza City
Israeli military conducted airstrikes on several locations in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis city, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian media reports. Additionally, Isra...
Military Quote By Winston Churchill: ‘Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing…’
Winston Churchill's iconic quote, 'never give in,' was earned through a tumultuous political career that included periods of disfavor and isolation. Despite being dismissed after the Dardanelles fiasc...
British Defence Minister: I would have brought Putin down. Zakharova: Pervert's wet dreams
The British Defense Minister made comments suggesting they would take decisive action against Vladimir Putin if given the opportunity. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded t...
US shipbuilder HII expands UK unmanned maritime vehicle support facility
HII, a US shipbuilder, has expanded its support facility for unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs) in the UK. Since 2001, the UK Ministry of Defence has been procuring REMUS series UMVs from HII for mine ...
Why Starmer should say no to Trump's 'board of peace' offer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer should decline US President Donald Trump's proposal for Britain to join his 'peace board' concerning Gaza. The author argues that participating in this structure wo...
Defence chief warns UK lacks funds for current plans
The Chief of the Defence Staff has informed MPs that there is a projected funding shortfall within the Ministry of Defence's existing budget limits by the end of the financial year....
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