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How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack

Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles

The Independent UK

Britain to buy more missiles for its forces in Middle East amid ‘indiscriminate attacks’ from Iran

The Ministry of Defence confirmed plans to stock up on more of the laser-guided Martlet weapons, which have been used to down drones from Tehran in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Watch: RAF jets intercept drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain

RAF Typhoon jets intercepted a drone heading towards Bahrain and took out an uncrewed aerial system to defend Jordan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

The Independent UK

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RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

The Independent UK

Britain hits back at Donald Trump after he slams Keir Starmer for joining Iran war ‘after we’ve won’

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the Government would act in a ‘calm, cool-headed’ way after latest attack from the US president

Evening Standard

Britain on brink of joining Trump’s war with US bombers flying from RAF Fairford to target Iran

The Ministry of Defence said the US aircraft will carry out ‘defensive’ missions against Iranian missile sites putting British lives at risk

Evening Standard

Moment RAF F-35 jet shoots down Iranian drone over Middle East

The Ministry of Defence has released footage of the moment a British warplane shoots down a drone over Jordan.

The Independent UK

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Suspected drone strike hits RAF base in Cyprus

There were no casualties in the incident at the base near Limassol.

Evening Standard

RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, Yvette Cooper confirms

The foreign secretary said the UK is considering ‘all options’ to support the 300,000 British citizens who are currently in the Gulf

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves set to approve Leonardo helicopter deal for Somerset plant

The Italian company’s Yeovil site had been left in limbo as it awaited the Government’s decision on whether to award the contract.

Evening Standard

Gibraltar to remain British as UK and EU hail post-Brexit treaty

A draft treaty published on Thursday would remove all checks for people and goods crossing the Spain-Gibraltar land border.

Evening Standard

MoD warns of bird strikes threat to London planes from third runway at Heathrow

Exclusive: New waterways close to the airport in west London could attract more birds which may pose a threat to aviation, says the Ministry of Defence

Evening Standard

‘It’s not Robocop’: UK police embrace AI ‘efficiency’ in complex investigations

Detectives say tools supplied by Palantir were integral to convictions of a criminal gang that stole £800,000

The Guardian - UK

Starmer warned UK faces ‘1936 moment’ as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost

‘Global conflict is highly likely if we don’t invest in deterrence now,’ they say

The Independent UK

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Army officer killed in training sought to serve ‘common good’, funeral told

Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died following an incident at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn

Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information

Evening Standard

Family of soldier who died speak out as two senior officers face court martial

It is understood Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd will face a court martial over their actions relating to Gunner Jaysley Beck.

The Independent UK

Armed forces to scrap ‘archaic’ paper record system in bid to boost recruitment

Nearly £8m will be spent to abolish the WWI-era paper-based medical record system and make way for a digital system

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The Independent UK

MoD objects to wind farm over ‘unmanageable’ risk to nuclear test monitoring

It said the proposed site lies within the safeguarding zone for the Eskdalemuir seismic monitoring array in the Scottish Borders.

International Business Times UK

WW3 Closer Than Ever? Panic Mounts as UK Military Chiefs Sound Alarm Over Imminent Global War

Panic rises in Britain as senior UK military leaders warn that World War 3 could be closer than many believe and urge the nation to prepare for major conflict through strengthened defence and societal mobilisation. Insights from senior UK military figures and official speeches underpin this analysis.

International Business Times UK

British Government Urged to Consider Conscription as Experts Warn of 'Immediate' War Threat

With the British Army at its smallest since 1815 and global tensions rising in 2026, Tory Baroness Goldie urges the government to consider conscription now.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer's Plan to Recall 65-Year-Old Veterans Faces One Major 'Shambolic' Flaw

Keir Starmer's plan to recall veterans aged up to 65 faces a critical flaw: the MOD lacks accurate contact details for the 95,000-strong strategic reserve. Annual letter system has proven inadequate.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Four dead after Putin launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities

Attack comes just hours after Russia was roundly condemned at UN Security Council

Radio France Internationale

UK armed forces helped US mission to seize Russian tanker, MoD says

British armed forces provided support to the United States in its operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.

The Guardian - UK

Porton Down shake-up harming critical national security science, whistleblower warns

Senior insider says ‘limbo’ at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has hit morale and disrupted vital research

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