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Military spending is touted as a remedy for Britain’s ailing economy. Here’s why it won’t work

Since the 1980s Britain’s military spending has grown in real terms, yet more than half of military jobs have been lost. The sector is hi-tech and low labour, says Khem Rogaly, a senior research fellow at the thinktank Common Wealth

The Guardian - UK

In numbers: Is the UK ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine?

IN NUMBERS: Keir Starmer’s commitment to deploy British peacekeepers to Ukraine has raised questions over whether the UK is ready for conflict, Alicja Hagopian writes

The Independent UK

Ministry of Defence inks contract worth Rs 1220.12 cr with Bharat Electronics Limited

These radios will enhance interoperability for joint operations with the Indian Navy," the ministry said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Royal Marine musician donates rare statue to inspire future generations

In a career spanning four decades in the military, George Latham performed for kings, queens, presidents and sultans.

Evening Standard

England’s wildlife watchdog failing to protect crucial sites, say campaigners

In three years Natural England has designated just two new SSSIs, which protect areas from development

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Bezos' £8B Fund Cuts Funding to Climate Group As Amazon Secures £670K Military Contract In Britain

Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund halted funding for the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), while Amazon secured a consultancy deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to lead a study on advanced space-based communications systems.

International Business Times UK

William pays visit to Ministry of Defence headquarters

The heir to the throne held a private meeting with the MoD in London on Thursday.

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Britain must learn from Ukraine and use AI for warfare, MPs say

A cross-party group of MP warned AI is “under-developed and requires cultivation” by the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body

The Guardian - UK

SNP MP slams Labour minister over skyrocketing MoD spending plans

AN SNP MP has slammed Defence Secretary John Healey over the skyrocketing cost of the Ministry of Defence’s plan for equipment acquisition ...

The National (Scotland)

UK special forces troops face prosecution over alleged war crimes in Syria

NINE UK special forces troops could be prosecuted over alleged war crimes in Syria, Ministry of Defence (MoD) figures show ...

The National (Scotland)

UK trials 'game changing' drone swarm killing weapon that costs 13 cents a shot — RFDEW uses radio waves to down drones

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced successful trials of a 'game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves.'

Tom’s Hardware

British army tests ‘game-changing’ weapon in the war against drones

Weapons such as surface-to-air missiles can cost many times more than the drones they are trying to shoot down

The Independent UK

Amazon-hosted AI tool for UK military recruitment ‘carries risk of data breach’

Ministry of Defence says risk with Textio tool is low and ‘robust safeguards’ have been put in place by suppliers

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Laser weapon destroys flying drones in successful test by British Army

The technology works by directing an intense beam of infrared light towards its target, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Independent UK

British Army’s ‘groundbreaking’ laser weapon destroys flying drones in successful test

The technology works by directing an intense beam of infrared light towards its target, the Ministry of Defence said

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,013

These were the key developments on the 1,013th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Dynamite News

Defence Secretary to inagurate 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, Workshop

The Ministry of Defence informed on Wednesday that it will conduct a two-day 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue exercise and workshop for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Kerala's Kochi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fact check: Defence spending was mentioned in autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves made clear references to increasing money for the Ministry of Defence while announcing the Government’s financial measures.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Afghan commandos to be brought to Britain as minister finally admits troops were employed by UK

Ministry of Defence review admits some Afghan soldiers rejected for UK relocation were directly employed by the UK after The Independent revealed their fate at the hands of the Taliban

The Independent UK

UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers

Ministry of Defence sources said discussions are ongoing about whether to send troops to the country to support it amid Russia’s ongoing invasion

The Independent UK

The new underground hospital saving lives near the frontline in eastern Ukraine

Defence minister Rustem Umerov says the facility will provide critical first aid quickly to wounded troops

The Independent UK

Royal Navy serviceman killed in helicopter crash named as family pay tribute to ‘wonderful boy’

The Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a night flying exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth off the Dorset coast on Wednesday night

Dynamite News

Major Reshuffle in Union Bureaucracy: Nagaraju Maddirala will be DFS Secretary, Deepti Umashankar Secretary to the President of India, Rajesh Singh Defence Secretary, Katikithala Srinivas Secretary MoHUA, Punya Salila Srivastava Health, Amardeep Singh Bhatia Secretary DPII and Vivek Joshi appointed as Secretary DoPT

Narendra Modi Government on Friday approved a series of significant appointments in various departments including Nagaraju Maddirala as the new Secretary of Department of Financial Services (DFS).

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Huge reshuffle in Govt of India, Vivek Joshi appointed as Secretary, DoPT

Vivek Joshi has been appointed as Secretary, in The Department of Personnel and Training in Central Government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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