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Online meetings and bureaucracy delaying MoD reform, says former military chief

Sir Tony Radakin says ‘extraordinary Teams calls with 20 or 30 people’ partly at fault as he calls for action to be taken

The Guardian - UK

Defence chief bids farewell after 40 years in Royal Navy

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has officially retired as Chief of Defence Staff.

Evening Standard

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump suggests Kyiv needs to ‘fight back’ against Putin in fiery tirade

Mr Trump’s statement follows the Russian bombing of a US electronics manufacturer in Ukraine, which Mr Zelensky damned as ‘very telling’ amid peace talk negotiations

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UK military chief meets US counterparts for Ukraine talks

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met senior US defence officials alongside other European military chiefs in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

UK to offer troops to defend Ukraine’s skies and ports in Pentagon talks

Officials say UK not prepared to deploy troops to frontline with Russia as head of armed forces prepares to meet US counterparts in Washington

The Guardian - UK

West must not be cowed by Putin in pursuit of peace in Ukraine, head of British armed forces warns

Sir Tony Radakin stressed that ‘Russia is weak’ and that Nato allies needed to demonstrate confidence

The Independent UK

RAF chief chosen to lead British armed forces

Sir Keir Starmer said Sir Richard Knighton had championed ‘a culture of innovation and excellence’ while head of the RAF.

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OPINION - Keir Starmer is planning the biggest shake-up of defence for fifty years — to Trump-proof Britain

The government’s new defence review will be announced on Monday by Keir Starmer on low expectation – but it is likely to be the most far reaching reform of the way Britain manages its defences for half a century.

Evening Standard

General accused of failing to report SAS war crimes evidence is made navy chief

Royal Navy leader also accused of overseeing denial of resettlement claims made by Afghans who aided UK forces

The Guardian - UK

UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military

Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin

The Guardian - UK

Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry.

Evening Standard

British and French military chiefs discuss plans to build on ‘formidable capabilities’ of Ukrainian army in peacekeeping talks

The defence secretary will hold further talks of the ‘coalition of the willing’ next week

The Independent UK

Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week

John Healey will host defence ministers in Brussels alongside his French counterpart.

Evening Standard

French, UK military chiefs discuss options to strengthen Ukraine's army

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hailed "tangible progress" after meeting British and French military chiefs in Kyiv to discuss strengthening the Ukrainian army and ways to support the war-torn country after any end of hostilities with Russia.

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The Independent UK

Attacks on Ukraine a sobering reminder of Russia’s ‘barbaric war’, says minister

The head of Britain’s armed forces has met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

Evening Standard

Ukraine peacekeeping plans to continue despite lack of progress in Riyadh

Military leaders are expected to meet again at Northwood as operational planning for a European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine continues.

The Independent UK

King meets with UK and French military top brass at Windsor

Charles, head of the armed forces, held an audience with the Joint Chiefs of Staff from both countries in the castle’s White Drawing Room on Monday.

Evening Standard

British and French military chiefs meet ahead of Ukraine peacekeeping talks

The heads of the British and French armed forces met to discuss deeper military ties between the two countries

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Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin 'capitalising' on Donald Trump outbursts to drive rift between US and Europe, say war experts

All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this week as discussions kick off between White House and Ukrainian delegations

The Independent UK

Crunch US-Ukraine talks to begin as Starmer urges ‘positive outcome’

All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this week as discussions kick off between White House and Ukrainian delegations.

Evening Standard

Starmer tells Trump he hopes US-Ukraine talks allow support for Kyiv to resume

The Prime Minister said a ‘positive outcome’ for the talks would be the resumption of intelligence-sharing and an end to the pause in arms shipments.

Evening Standard

Starmer to hold further Ukraine talks during week of intensive diplomacy

Sir Keir Starmer will convene a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Former minister ‘asked army chief to resign over national security incident’

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins is considered a frontrunner for the post of next chief of defence staff

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Britain's Armed Forces Chief Warns Of Third Nuclear Age

Adm. Tony Radakin warns of escalating global security threats, emphasizing nuclear risks and disruptive technologies. Concerns include Russia, China, Iran,...

The Independent UK

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

The head of Britain’s armed forces has warned that the world stands at the cusp of a “third nuclear age,’’ defined by multiple simultaneous challenges and weakened safeguards that kept previous threats in check

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