British army so depleted it could only ‘seize a small market town on a good day’ warns former general General Sir Richard Barrons warns that the British Army's current capabilities are limited Evening Standard · Mar 25
British army so depleted it could only ‘seize a small market town on a good day’ General Sir Richard Barrons issues stark assessment amid concerns over UK’s lack of preparedness for war The Independent UK · Mar 25
Portuguese army tests 'attack drones' in exercise with NATO countries The Strong Impact 2026 exercise is taking place in Portugal, at the Santa Margarida Military Camp. The Portuguese army has collaborated with the UAVision company to modernise its weaponry and is once again testing the so-called 'suicide drones'. Euronews · Mar 25
Trump backs Putin ally Viktor Orbán for reelection in Hungary: ‘I am with him all the way’ Hungary is facing its fiercest election in years as nationalist Orban faces a tough opposition The Independent UK · Mar 25
London 'very vulnerable' to missile attack by Iran-backed jihadists based in North Africa Former armed forces minister Lord Spellar raised the alarm over the threat to the capital from terror groups from across the Mediterranean Evening Standard · Mar 25
Danish prime minister’s future in question following inconclusive election result Frederiksen’s campaign focused on domestic issues rather than Greenland and Trump The Independent UK · Mar 25
Tusk on Budapest leaks to Moscow: Lithuania requested Hungary's exclusion from NATO meeting Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Lithuania requested the exclusion of a Hungarian delegation from a NATO meeting as early as 2019, amid fears that it may have passed classified information to Moscow. Euronews · Mar 24
Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector Poland has said it faced a sharp surge in cyberattacks in 2025 The Independent UK · Mar 24
Nato aircraft launched after deadly Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 24
Iran is the clear winner as Trump’s desperate bid for peace shows he wants out of the war ANALYSIS: With petrol prices surging at home, the US president wants to extract his country from the war he started, and he may leave Israel in the lurch, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Mar 24
Leaked Space Force Document Reveals Pentagon Guidance to Satellite Firms, Restricted Public Imagery A leaked document reveals how the US Space Force directs private satellite companies to limit public access to imagery of the Iran conflict, impacting open-source intelligence. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
NATO eastern flank: Germany withdraws Eurofighters from Poland Germany is withdrawing its Eurofighters from Poland, bringing an important NATO mission to an end. Around 150 soldiers are returning from Malbork. Euronews · Mar 24
Ukraine’s stolen children expose the lies at the heart of Russia’s four-year military assault The United Nations’ Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine recently delivered a significant finding: Russia’s systematic removal and Russification of Ukrainian children constitutes both a war crime and a crime against humanity. The Conversation · Mar 24
Poland scrambles fighter jets after Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine Nato aircraft were deployed after four people were killed in Russian strikes overnight The Independent UK · Mar 24
The Conversation · Mar 24 Antipathy no more: diplomacy wins out as Australia and the EU sign a free trade agreement After an often acrimonious relationship over more than half a century, Australia and the European Union have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During a visit to Canberra by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the FTA has come to fruition after many years of negotiations and stalled talks.…
The Independent UK · Mar 23 UK defence and alliances ‘keep UK safe’ insists minister after warning over threat of Iranian missiles John Healey spoke after Israel’s military warned Iran had ballistic missiles that could potentially reach London
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack? After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk
Euronews · Mar 23 Is the UK demanding decades of rent from the US if it leaves NATO? The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state.
International Business Times UK · Mar 23 NATO Expects Europe to Unite on Iran War as Trump Calls Them 'Cowards' Amid Oil, Market Chaos As the Middle East crisis deepens, Europe grapples with tough decisions amid rising tensions with NATO and the US. Discover the latest developments and their impact on global markets.
The Mary Sue · Mar 23 Trump’s brutal ‘cowards’ claim rocks NATO as one major player finally crumbles under US pressure The British government has partially reversed its stance, now allowing the United States military to use UK bases for airstrikes aimed at clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian obstacles. This policy shift was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office just hours after President Donald Trump publicly called European…
The Independent UK · Mar 23 This Week in History: From missing monks to Soviet standoffs Explore how major events between 23 and 29 March were captured on The Independent’s front pages
Evening Standard · Mar 23 Keir Starmer reassures Londoners: Iranian missiles fired at the capital would be shot down The UK has a multi-layered defence system to protect against missile attacks, says No10
We Got This Covered · Mar 23 ‘At their own peril’: GOP Senator demands Trump close U.S. bases after ‘outrageous’ refusals spark a major rift If only bases were that easy to move, I feel a few of the Gulf countries might be happy to give them up.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Nato delegation visits Ukraine for first time since Russian invasion IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 23 US-Iran war latest: Tehran calls US peace talk claims ‘fake news’ as Trump sets new deadline to end war Donald Trump says the US and Iran have held talks about a ‘total resolution of hostilities’