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Could Britain Be Drawn Into Conflict? UK Responds to Iran's RAF Base Threat

The UK government asserts its readiness to defend against Iran's threats following US military operations from British bases, highlighting the delicate balance in UK-Iran-US relations.

International Business Times UK

UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran criticises US using British bases

It comes after Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) accused the Government of ‘complicity in the crime of aggression and war crimes’.

Evening Standard

How Much Does It Cost to Shadow a Russian Warship? Britain's Navy Faces a Growing Bill

A recent live-fire exercise off Plymouth highlights the Royal Navy's challenges monitoring increasing Russian naval activity near UK waters. Explore the costs and strategic implications of these routine missions.

International Business Times UK

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Evening Standard

Russian warship carries out 'live fire' exercise 40 miles off UK coast

A RUSSIAN warship carried out a "live fire" exercise around 40 miles from the UK coast, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The National (Scotland)

Russian warship carries out live-firing exercise off UK coast

Russian frigate shadowed by Royal Navy ship off coast of Plymouth

The Independent UK

Legal challenge over 1994 Chinook crash thrown out by High Court judge

The Chinook Justice Campaign had sought to continue a legal challenge against the Ministry of Defence over the incident.

Evening Standard

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Legal challenge over 1994 Chinook crash should continue, High Court told

The Chinook Justice Campaign is seeking to continue legal action against the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard

Anger as MoD posts England 'propaganda' ahead of World Cup match

THE Ministry of Defence has been criticised for sharing England football "propaganda" during the team's World Cup campaign.

The National (Scotland)

New UK defence plan fails to deliver on space, despite the military’s growing reliance on satellite systems

The defence investment plan sets out the UK government’s funding choices for the British armed forces. Over a year late, it allocates an additional £15 billion to the ministry of defence.

The Conversation

UK fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft near Britain’s flagship carrier

A Russian ‘Bear F’ aircraft ‘repeatedly approached’ the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier before dropping a ‘large number’ of tracking devices into the water nearby

The Independent UK

Defence investment plan should make the UK more secure – but it will need to find the money from somewhere

The UK government’s defence investment plan (DIP) will guide the spending decisions of the Ministry of Defence and armed forces not only for the remainder of this parliament, but also for the five years from 2029. So far, the plan has been praised and criticised in equal measure. But one…

The Conversation

Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on Starmer claims that reallocation of funds to MoD will boost British jobs

The Guardian - UK

Britain not safe under Starmer’s new defence plan, John Healey suggests

Healey – who quit earlier this month after accusing the prime minister of being ‘unwilling to commit the resources’ needed to keep Britain safe – urged the government to set out a target date for the UK to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence

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Britain's Safety At Risk? Labour's Defence Plan Faces £14 Billion Black Hole

The UK Government's £14.5 billion Defence Investment Plan faces criticism for insufficient new funding, raising concerns about military readiness and financial pressures on the Ministry of Defence.

Bangkok Post

Court awards B4.9 million to family for private’s death

The Civil Court has ordered the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Thai Army to pay 4.9 million baht in compensation to the family of a private who was beaten to death at an army camp in 2017.

The Economic Times

Indian Army contingent participates in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia

The 23rd edition of the Multilateral Joint Military Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is currently underway at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This edition also marks the 20th anniversary of one of the largest peacekeeping operations training exercises, with participation of over 1,000 troops from 18 countries, according to…

The Independent UK

New UK strike weapons can hit targets up to 500km away – and they could be sent to Ukraine within a year

The Ministry of Defence challenged UK firms to develop the weapons with a speed of more than 600km per hour

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Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generators

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This deal, under the 'Buy (Indian)' category with 60% indigenous content, aims to boost domestic manufacturing of critical naval technology. The generators are vital for powering…

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes Kharkiv after warning of ‘massive’ retaliation for oil refinery attack

Russia threatens ‘coordinate strikes on a regular basis’ after Ukraine’s biggest assault on Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Defence spending: how to keep Britain safe without wasting money

Letters: Readers respond to coverage of the row over the defence investment plan and resignations of John Healey and Al Carns

Evening Standard

MoD ‘trying to close down’ Russian warning shots story, say British yacht couple

The Prime Minister described the incident in the Channel on Tuesday as ‘reckless’ but not ‘sinister’.

The Guardian - UK

Russian warship incident in Channel deeply concerning, says Starmer

PM says firing of warning shots at yacht was reckless and UK is dealing with proxy attacks from Russia ‘every day’

The Economic Times

India-Thailand discuss deepening defence R&D; focus on Indo-Pacific security situation

India and Thailand convened their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in defense manufacturing, research, and innovation. Both nations reviewed ongoing military engagements and capacity-building initiatives. They also exchanged views on regional security and reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership. This dialogue marks a significant…

Evening Standard

‘Drifting’ Russian warship fired shots at British yacht to ‘prevent collision’

The Ministry of Defence said the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots after attempting to contact the British yacht in the channel.

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