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Three British Navy personnel killed in helicopter crash during training exercise in Devon, MOD confirms

Three members of the Royal Navy have died after a military helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

The Times of India

Three members of Royal Navy killed in Devon helicopter crash

The helicopter crashed in a field at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, just before 4am on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Three members of Royal Navy killed as helicopter crashes on training exercise

The Ministry of Defence said the incident happened just before 4am on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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Major human rights organisation backs call to scrap NHS contracts with Palantir

A major human rights organisation has backed calls to terminate NHS England's contract with US surveillance firm Palantir

The National (Scotland)

Fishermen recall mystery of 'yellow submarine' hauled ashore on Islay

TWO fishermen have recalled how they unexpectedly hauled in a “yellow submarine” off Islay more than 20 years ago, with their surprising catch…

The National (Scotland)

Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ caught and hauled ashore

The surprising discovery brought international attention to the island

The Independent UK

Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ hauled ashore on Islay in 2005

John Baker’s surprising discovery brought international attention to the island.

Evening Standard

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Ministry of Defence accused of failing to tackle ‘normalisation of fraud’ after £1.5bn annual loss

MPs have published a scathing report on the culture within the Ministry of Defence

The Independent UK

HAL out, Tata and L&T in: IAF pushes ahead with private firms to fulfil India’s AMCA fifth-generation jet dream

India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has advanced with the Defence Ministry inviting bids from private firms for its development. Three consortia, including Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro, are vying to build the stealth fighter. Stringent timelines aim for the first prototype flight within 30 months,…

The Economic Times

Should He 'Do a Trump'? Keir Starmer Warned To Order Historic Release Of Secret UK UFO Files

UFO researcher and film‑maker Mark Christopher Lee has urged Keir Starmer to 'do a Trump' by ordering the full release of secret UK UFO files and setting up a new, open UAP investigation unit.

International Business Times UK

Female Soldier’s Horrific Passing After King Charles Performance Fuels Fresh Horse Show Scrutiny

“Her loss also raises uncomfortable questions about the dangers inherent in the ceremonial tradition,” a source said.

Bored Panda

Mind the drone gap: war games begin inside secret Nato bunker in London tube station

British army is 80-90% short of drones as military exercise aims to build on European defence strategy

The Guardian - UK

Russian warplanes ‘repeatedly’ intercepted RAF spy plane over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea, disabling its autopilot and coming within metres of its nose. The Ministry of Defence condemned the "unacceptable behaviour" as the most dangerous encounter since 2022, risking accidents and escalation.

The Times of India

Russian fighter jets fly ‘dangerously’ close to RAF spy plane over Black Sea

The Russian jets came within six metres of the RAF aircraft, disabling its autopilot before circling it six times, the Ministry of Defence said

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Russian fleet entering UK waters ‘daily’ since new intercept measures announced, government admits

Sixty-three sanctioned Russian vessels have crossed through British waters since the Ministry of Defence announced measures to tackle the shadow fleet in March

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to soldier, 24, who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show

The Ministry of Defence said Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan was an ‘exceptional jockey’

The Guardian - UK

‘When your signal goes down, something’s going on’: life next to a US air base in the UK

While RAF Lakenheath holds its secrets, neighbours contend with plane spotters, protesters and sonic booms

The Independent UK

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz

The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended

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International Business Times UK

How Did Nick Pope Die? Real Cause of Death and Why He Demanded UFO Disclosure

Nick Pope, a former UK Ministry of Defence official known for his work on UFOs, has died aged 60 from oesophageal cancer. He was a prominent voice in UFO discussions.

International Business Times UK

UK Households May Get WW3 Survival Guide as Government Revives Cold War 'War Book'

UK Government revives Cold War 'War Book' as ministers discuss sending WW3 survival guides to households amid rising Russian cyber threats and undersea sabotage risks in the North Atlantic.

The Guardian - UK

MoD has lost track of veterans on recall list, says defence adviser

Exclusive: George Robertson calls on officials to identify the ‘fit and willing’ in UK’s 95,000-strong strategic reserve

The Conversation

What secret report reveals about British nuclear weapons tests – veterans claimed they were harmed by the fallout

“The Ministry of Defence has always maintained that it never rained,” said Ken McGinley, founder of the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association (BNTVA). “I’m sorry, you’re liars … I was there!”

The Guardian - UK

How war in Gulf reveals the ‘cut corners’ on British defence

With the army’s size halved since the cold war, UK ambitions to be globally deployable do not match the reality, experts say

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Veterans Aged Up To 65 Could Be Recalled Under New Rules

Britain is raising the recall age for ex-regular troops to 65 while the US moves to automatically register 18 to 26-year-olds for its Selective Service draft pool, fuelling renewed World War 3 fears.

The Independent UK

Tories accuse Starmer of being ‘all mouth no trousers’ on defence spending

Ministers have declined to indicate when the defence investment plan will be published amid reports of a dispute between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury

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