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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Independent UK

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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Ministry of Defence pays out £1.7m to bullying, harassment and discrimination claims last year

Earlier this year the department revealed there had been 93 formal complaints of bullying made by staff in 2023 – more than four times the number in 2019

The Independent UK

Ecologist taking on MoD to protect skylarks says he has faced threats and assault

Campaigners say rare grassland on former firing range in Essex was mowed, killing the birds and their chicks that nest on the ground

The Guardian - UK

Russia's Cemetery Expansion Spending Doubled During Ukraine Invasion

Russia's increased investment in cemetery expansion projects due to casualties from the Ukraine conflict, with over .8 million spent by 2024.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 860

As the war enters its 860th day, these are the main developments.

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Royal Family Encouraged to "Move Into the 21st Century" After Queen Camilla Refuses to Hold Brigitte Macron's Hand

The First Lady of France broke royal protocol during a D-Day celebration.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 823

As the war enters its 823rd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia escalates the war in Ukraine, aiming to complicate Kyiv’s defence

Russia opens a new front in Ukraine’s north, prompting Kyiv to respond with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

TechRadar

China reportedly hacks UK Ministry of Defence, personnel data accessed

Data on armed forces personnel reportedly hacked by Chinese attackers.

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The Guardian - UK

Former MoD civil servant jailed over £70,000 in illegal payments and gifts

Jeffrey Cook received £44,000 in cash and two cars worth £30,000 as kickbacks on public contract that he arranged

Evening Standard

OPINION - Comment: How DragonFire laser weaponry could change the face of war with Britain 'years ahead'

Grant Shapps says that Britain is ‘genuinely years ahead’ - the death rays of science fiction are becoming fact

The Guardian - UK

UK government lawyers say Israel is breaking international law, claims top Tory in leaked recording

Ex-Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence official Alicia Kearns said at a Tory fundraiser that legal advice would mean the UK has to cease all arms sales to Israel without delay

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Boris Johnson ethics adviser Lord Geidt found to have broken Lords rules

Christopher Geidt asked to write apology letter after joining an MoD meeting on behalf of a US satellite firm that was paying him

Dynamite News

Imran Khan expresses reservations over deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan ties

Gohar Ali Khan expressed displeasure over the worsening ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan over security challenges at Pakistan's north-western borders. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

French Naval Group awarded billion-dollar Dutch submarine deal

The Netherlands announced Friday it has chosen France's Naval Group for a contract to build four attack submarines for its navy. worth billions of euros. The deal is controversial in the Netherlands as local politicians wanted a Dutch manufacturer.

Al Jazeera

As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics

Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.

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