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UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobs

Wes Streeting says he leads a ‘ministry for growth’ as Labour seeks to show more defence spending will create UK jobs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

RAF Hawk jet training paused as probe continues into Wales crash

The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station on Anglesey when it plummeted to the ground in the nearby Pencarnisiog area

The Independent UK · Sep 23

'Space Is a Warfighting Domain': RAF Chief Warns Britain Faces a New Battlefield Above Earth

Britain has created a new RAF space unit to counter hostile activity in orbit, while officials warn that satellite disruption threatens military operations and the wider UK economy.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

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No signs Chagos deal can be adapted to suit Trump, say UK officials

Agreement with Mauritius over Diego Garcia unlikely to be revived unless president changes his mind, insiders believe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

RAF chief warns UK’s enemies acting more ‘provocatively’ in space

BRITAIN'S enemies are posing an increasing threat in space, the head of the RAF warned as he announced a new military unit tasked with…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

Chagos handover deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, says Streeting

The deal would see the UK make payments to Mauritius for continued access to the Diego Garcia military base.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

UK to review Chagos deal after Trump tells Burnham it is 'terrible'

Britain has suspended its €139 million-a-year lease payments for the Diego Garcia base while ministers try to reshape the agreement into one Washington can accept, with the Conservatives calling for it to be scrapped altogether.

Euronews · Sep 23

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Wes Streeting left ‘kicking himself’ as he admits he doesn’t know cost of UK’s new military space squadron

Wes Streeting could not confirm the cost of the UK’s new military space squadron during a live interview on LBC on Wednesday (23 September).

The Independent UK · Sep 23

UK to launch first military squadron to protect satellites in space

THE UK is to launch its first military unit dedicated to defending satellites in a bid to counter growing threats in space ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says

Defence secretary places annual payments to Mauritius on hold as UK government reviews deal over Diego Garcia base

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

'No change in US position': UK to review Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius

The UK is "reviewing" its Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, British defence secretary Wes Streeting said on Wednesday, saying the decision was taken because the United States "does not support" the agreement.

The Times of India · Sep 23

Chagos deal ‘can’t go ahead without US support’, Wes Streeting admits

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

UK to review Chagos Islands handover as Trump criticises ‘terrible’ deal in front of Burnham

Andy Burnham said the government would ‘work hard’ to find a ‘resolution between the different sides’

The Independent UK · Sep 23

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites, defence ministry says

Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis.

Euronews · Sep 23

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

Andy Burnham announces new unit to tackle Russian ‘lies and disinformation’

Andy Burnham has announced a new unit to tackle online misinformation as he warned the UK is facing an “industrial-scale assault” from hostile…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

UK politics: PM’s new anti-disinformation unit gets cross-party backing, as Farage declares it an attack on free speech – as it happened

Farage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space

New RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operations

The Independent UK · Sep 23

RAF to launch first space squadron to protect UK from hostile threats

The military unit will protect satellites used to warn of incoming missile attacks, provide communications and help guide ships

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Euronews · Sep 22

British Prime Minister Burnham declines to rule out rejoining EU

The divisive nature of the 2016 Brexit vote has proved tricky to shake off for many in the UK, and the debate has once more been thrust under the spotlight this year.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Streeting joins military at Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

A service to mark the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey in London on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Nato head: Britain must show ‘credible path’ of annual defence budget increases

Mark Rutte said Britain will need to steadily increase defence spending to meet Nato target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Thirlwall inquiry has left biggest questions around the Letby case unanswered

Decision not to pause proceedings means £18m report does not engage with concerns over former nurse’s conviction

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Streeting praises new series The Wargame for highlighting Britain’s defence needs

Show depicting attack on UK and featuring Michael Gove and Nicola Sturgeon will ‘make people think’, minister says

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Kyiv as £100m pledged for winter

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting co-chaired the virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.

Euronews · Sep 8

UK commits €116m for Ukraine's winter air defence, including Patriot missiles

Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.

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