The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Has Marles bowed to Trump’s wishes on defence spending? The figures are as clear as mud

The defence minister insists that increases in spending did not happen because of thinktanks, retired generals ‘or washed-up bureaucrats’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16

UK ‘badly exposed’ and needs 10 years to rebuild defence, former military chief warns Starmer

Exclusive: Jock Stirrup, the former chief of defence staff under Tony Blair, tells the prime minister: ‘We expect our leaders to lead and that means making tough decisions’

The Independent UK · Apr 16

The new National Defence Strategy feels written for a bygone era – and ignores the elephant in the room

Sometimes new government strategies really aren’t newsworthy. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) is like that.

The Conversation · Apr 16

An 86-year-old French woman reunited with her 1950s sweetheart after 60 years – he died in January, and ICE locked her up a week later

Love knows no borders.

We Got This Covered · Apr 15

If President Trump can no longer be trusted on trade, Britain should look elsewhere for reliable partners

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By threatening to rip up last year’s UK trade deal, the US president has shown once again that Britain must move closer to its European neighbours

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Trump says Xi will ‘give him a big fat hug’ as he promises to ‘permanently reopen’ Strait of Hormuz

President will open the waterway ‘for China’ – two days after ordering his military to impose a blockade

The Independent UK · Apr 15

120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline.

Euronews · Apr 15

Starmer rejects accusation Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding

PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson by saying defence spending is increasing rapidly

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Albanese government will commit to boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP, but under a revised definition

The Albanese government will increase defence spending to about 3% of GDP by 2033 in its 2026 National Defence Strategy to be unveiled on Thursday.

The Conversation · Apr 15

Starmer says he disagrees with former Nato chief’s ‘corrosive complacency’ claim

Lord George Robertson claimed the UK is underprepared for war and ministers are unwilling to make the necessary investment.

Evening Standard · Apr 15