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£75m redress scheme to be launched for veterans who suffered under ‘gay ban’

Defence Secretary John Healey described the historic wrongs faced by LGBT+ service personnel as a ‘moral stain on our nation’.

Evening Standard

Nepal Army Chief meets CDS Gen Anil Chauhan in Delhi, discusses defence cooperation

General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army met with General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, in Delhi on Wednesday, during his official visit to India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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British Army’s ‘groundbreaking’ laser weapon destroys flying drones in successful test

The technology works by directing an intense beam of infrared light towards its target, the Ministry of Defence said

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Laser weapon destroys flying drones in successful test by British Army

The technology works by directing an intense beam of infrared light towards its target, the Ministry of Defence said.

Evening Standard

LGBT veterans hope financial redress scheme will be revealed

Veterans impacted by the so-called gay ban hope a House of Commons debate may reveal the financial redress scheme available to them.

The Independent UK

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary to inagurate 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, Workshop

The Ministry of Defence informed on Wednesday that it will conduct a two-day 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue exercise and workshop for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Kerala's Kochi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Father of former British soldier captured in Russia fears son will be tortured

Scott Anderson said he and other family members had tried to convince the 22-year-old not to fight for Ukraine

Evening Standard

Father of ‘former British soldier’ captured in Russia fears son will be tortured

Scott Anderson said he and other family members had tried to convince the 22-year-old not to fight for Ukraine.

The Independent UK

UK announces £7.5m in military aid for Ukraine on 1000th day of war

The UK will provide the cash to the country for new attack and surveillance drones, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Faster testing of hypersonic defence under new Aukus deal, MoD says

The work will accelerate the development of hypersonic vehicles which travel faster than the speed of sound, John Healey said.

The Independent UK

Ministry of Defence successfully tests missile able to destroy targets 100km away

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) says it conducted a successful test firing of a cruise missile that can hit targets from 100km (62 miles) away.

The Independent UK

Family of man shot dead in Londonderry secure financial settlement from MoD

Billy McGreanery was shot in Derry on September 14 1971.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Defence spending was mentioned in autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves made clear references to increasing money for the Ministry of Defence while announcing the Government’s financial measures.

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The Guardian - UK

Unlike the Spanish, the British aren’t pelting their royals with mud. But patience is running out …

From Valencia’s floods to Prince William’s rents, any reminder of the gap between the haves and the have-nots can wipe out centuries of deference, writes Zoe Williams

Evening Standard

‘Growing alliance of aggression’ as North Korea sends troops to help Russia

John Healey said intelligence reports suggested that North Korean troops were already deployed near Russia’s border with Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ministry of Defence recruiting for bolstered arms director role

The new hire will be in charge of the UK’s reform of defence exports and acquisition which seeks to cut waste and duplication.

The National (Scotland)

MoD blocks release of information on River Clyde radioactive pollution

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has blocked the release of information about radioactive pollution from nuclear bomb bases in the Clyde since 2016 ...

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The Guardian - UK

Sale of Essex acid grassland for homes would set ‘catastrophic precedent’

Idea that every habitat is replaceable is a misuse of biodiversity net gain, say ecological experts

The National (Scotland)

MoD issues update on UK involvement after Israel attacks

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued an update on the UK's involvement in supporting Israel after Iran launched a barrage of missiles into the…

Dynamite News

Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin, first woman Director General, AFMS

The DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for overall medical policy matters which relate to the Armed Forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Zorawar' Indian light tank field firing trials conducted successfully

The first phase of developmental field firing trials of tank Indian light tank 'Zorawar' was conducted by DRDO on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Peta anger over soaring cost of bearskin caps worn by King's Guard outside Buckingham Palace

The MoD has reportedly spent more than £1million on the real fur hats in the last nine years

The Independent UK

Training Ukrainian troops ‘constrains’ British army’s own training, watchdog warns

Ministry of Defence defends courses as some Ukrainians criticise training

Evening Standard

Royal Navy investigates 'double engine failure' that caused fatal crash

The training incident involved HMS Queen Elizabeth in Dorset on Wednesday

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