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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump dispatches 5,000 troops to Poland as Nato jets scrambled over Baltics

Trump had threatened to withdraw troops from Europe earlier this month

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force Scramble Typhoon Fighter Jets Amid Fears of Russian Bomber's Possible Incursion into British Airspace

The Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets after a Russian bomber was spotted near UK airspace, highlighting ongoing tensions between NATO and Moscow.

International Business Times UK

UK Defence Secretary Warns Putin Of 'Serious Consequences' As Russian Spy Subs Target Cables

UK Defence Secretary John Healey warns Vladimir Putin of 'serious consequences' after Russian spy submarines were tracked near North Atlantic undersea cables and pipelines.

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Calls to increase defence spending amid ‘grave concerns’ over Navy’s Iran crisis response

HMS Dragon left Portsmouth for the Mediterranean nine days after a drone strike hit a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus

The Independent UK

US-Iran war spreads: Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Gulf nations vow to defend themselves — key points

A joint US-Israeli strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, igniting regional retaliation. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, while Gulf states braced for attacks. Global markets plunged amid escalating fears of a wider conflict, with travel disruptions and stock market crashes reported across the Middle East.

The Times of India

UK fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone flying towards Qatar

It is the first drone shot down by a UK fighter jet since conflict erupted on Saturday

The Independent UK

Investigation into whether Epstein used RAF bases for sex trafficking

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Defence secretary orders search for evidence Epstein used Royal Air Force bases for sex trafficking

Officials to trawl through more than two decades of defence records linked to the late paedophile financier

The Independent UK

Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past

Although Machado's gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented. Rules state that Machado could give away her actual medal but not the honour itself.

Euronews

Is the UK really ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine? Britain’s dwindling military might in numbers

IN FOCUS: Deployment to Ukraine would likely require thousands troops which the UK may not be able to spare, Maira Butt writes

The Independent UK

Call for independent body to review minister's spending

The coalition wants a review of the communications minister's spending as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips.

AAP

Missing RFA Sailor Case Raises Tough Question: Is Britain's Naval Workforce Stretched Too Thin?

The extensive search for a missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's coast has ended, raising questions about whether Britain's naval workforce is under increasing strain.

International Business Times UK

Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

The Ministry of Defence said the missing RFA Tidesurge crew member has not been found and their family has been informed.

Evening Standard

Prince William Calls Flying His Happy Place During Visit To RAF Benson

Prince William shared a heartfelt reflection on his time as a Royal Air Force pilot, describing flying as his “happy place” during a recent visit to RAF

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“I Can’t Blame Him”: Serviceman’s Viral Reaction To Kate Middleton Sparks Internet Frenzy

During her visit to an air force base, Kate Middleton was seen interacting with a uniformed man, whom netizens claimed was utterly captivated by her presence.

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Kate Middleton’s RAF Visit Goes Viral After Serviceman’s Reaction Caught On Camera

During her visit to an air force base, Kate Middleton was seen interacting with a uniformed man, whom netizens claimed was utterly captivated by her presence.

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Princess Kate Brings Boardroom Basics to a Royal Air Force Base—And Shares a Sweet Fashion Moment With a Young Fan

The Princess of Wales wore a familiar Prince of Wales check suit for her trip to RAF Coningsby.

Evening Standard

Battle of Britain anniversary ‘reminds us of values that bind us together’ – PM

The ceremony marked the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

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UK fighter jets in first Nato mission over Poland since Russian drones incident

The Government said further air defence would be provided to Poland on Monday.

The Independent UK

Fact check: UK tanker aircraft cannot refuel Israeli jets

Claims have circulated about a British military plane in Qatar.

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force pilot able to return to flying jets after ‘revolutionary’ cancer scan

New cancer scan ‘extended’ Royal Air Force pilot's life and enabled him to ‘continue serving’ the country

The Independent UK

Air Marshall Harv Smyth named as new head of the Royal Air Force

Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment follows a series of promotions to command positions since becoming an Air Commodore in 2015.

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian activists due to appear court after damaging planes at RAF base

Four people are set to appear in a London courtroom over charges connected to an incident involving damage to Royal Air Force planes

The Independent UK

Britain’s stranded F-35 fighter jet is a test of its trust in India

ANALYSIS: Experts tell Arpan Rai there should be nothing to worry about between two strategic allies – but the longer the Lightning jet remains stuck out in monsoon rains in Kerala, the greater the chances are of it sowing discord between London and New Delhi

Euronews

UK counter-terrorism police arrest four in connection with jet vandalism at RAF base

The arrests come in the same week as the British government said it would ban the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws after the Brize Norton break-in.

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