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Labour to pledge rapid action on replenishing UK weapon stocks

Party wants to shift MoD procurement to ‘urgent operational footing’ with stockpiles depleted by gifts of military aid to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 348 of the invasion

Ukraine’s defence minister to be reshuffled into another job, Zelenskiy ally says; Ukraine braces for possible major Russian offensive this month

The Guardian - UK

Taxpayers fork out millions on hotels for defence chiefs as troops live in squalor

Hundreds of senior officers and officials have enjoyed luxurious £500-a-night hotels in Hawaii, Dubai and the Caribbean while working for the government - all paid for by taxpayers

Daily Mirror

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Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking contaminated water on HMS Portland

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed HMS Portland was forced to return to Portsmouth Naval Base following an issue with one of the warship's fresh water systems

Daily Mirror

Red Arrow pilot sends out emergency alert at at 2,300 ft after bird smashes into plane

The Royal Air Force jet was seen flying 2,300ft above Lincoln on an unknown route on Wednesday morning squawking 7700 which can be used to indicate an emergency situation

Daily Mirror

Human Rights Watch urges investigation of alleged use of land mines by Ukraine

Human Rights Watch suggests that Ukraine scattered so-called petal mines in and around the city of Izium. Petal mines are prohibited under the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, of which Ukraine is a signatory.

WEKU

Major Russian assault in Vuhledar unlikely to yield breakthrough, UK says

A major new Russian assault on the Ukrainian-held bastion of Vuhledar could make local gains but is unlikely to lead to an operational breakthrough, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

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Up to 300 Russian soldiers killed or missing after Ukraine New Year’s Day strike, MoD says

A missile strike on Russian forces at Makiivka was “highly likely” to have had more than 300 casualties, British defence chiefs said

Evening Standard

Empty Edinburgh homes to be bought from Ministry of Defence to help homeless

The council has agreed to buy more than a dozen properties on the Dreghorn estate to help families 'desperate' for housing.

Edinburgh Live

Fears for Scottish shipyards amid concerns UK will ‘offshore’ warship contracts

SCOTTISH shipyards need “greater clarity” from the UK Government over where contracts for new naval vessels will be placed in the coming…

The National (Scotland)

International procurement and an uncertain pipeline 'risk the prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding'

Scottish Affairs Committee report warns that without regular orders, the sector could decline

Insider UK

Scottish shipyards need ‘greater clarity’ over future military orders, say MPs

The Scottish Affairs Committee also challenged the UK Government to set out the reasons for awarding a recent contract to an international consortium.

The Independent UK

Troops may be called into Northern Ireland if firefighters strike

Exclusive: Fire service chief says he will ask MoD for help if unions do not cover ‘high-risk calls’

The Guardian - UK

British armed forces suffering shortfall of 4,000 troops as 16,000 quit last year

More than 16,000 people left last year – a six-year high. It's the highest loss of staff the Ministry of Defence has seen in six years and comes after numerous complaints about low pay and poor living standards

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The Independent UK

Ex-marine in fight with MoD after complaining about ‘noise-induced hearing loss’

Mr Justice Johnson is considering complaints by James Barry, 34, of Nottingham, at a High Court trial in London

The Guardian - UK

UK accused of abandoning 38 people adrift in Channel

French coastguards claim British rescue services said they would help people in dinghy but failed to do so

Reuters

Puma fighting vehicle to return to key NATO mission in first half of 2023 - Berlin

Germany expects to field Puma infantry fighting vehicles for a key NATO mission in the first half of 2023, its chief of defence said on Friday, after Berlin had to withdraw the Puma from the alliance's quick reaction force due to problems in a drill.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak asked to give Glasgow soup kitchen access to empty MoD building

A GLASGOW soup kitchen has issued an appeal to the Prime Minister to help them find a suitable building to serve hot food to vulnerable people.

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The Independent UK

Britain considering sending tanks to Ukraine to help fight Russia

Move would constitute major boost to Western support for Ukraine

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Homeless Project appeals to Prime Minister for help finding a base

The Homeless Project Scotland is trying to secure a permanent home in the city centre to help it feed hundreds of people every day.

Edinburgh Live

UFO A70 incident that saw aliens abduct Edinburgh men resurfaces on US podcast

The incident was seen to be so puzzling that the Ministry of Defence was asked to look into. The two men have never changed their story and claim to this day they were abducted in 1992.

The Guardian - UK

Silence of Wiltshire ghost village broken for ‘last burial’ at its church

Mourners celebrate life of one-time resident Ray Nash, after MoD permits burial in village of Imber

Evening Standard

Putin’s air chiefs ‘move long-range bombers to Russia’s far east after planes hit at base closer to Ukraine’

The UK’s Ministry of Defence says Russia had responded to the attacks by “dispersing” the long-range planes to several airfields

Reuters

Japan to develop 3,000 km long-range missiles, deploy in 2030s -Kyodo

Japan's Ministry of Defence is arranging to develop multiple long-range missiles with a range of up to about 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) and aims to deploy them in the 2030s, Kyodo news reported on Saturday, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire neighbour fears Red arrows move will attract 'defecating litter louts'

He has sounded the alarm on what he expects the recently announced period of Red Arrows training will mean for him and his neighbour

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