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UK-JAPAN MILITARY DRILLS BEGIN: Fighter Jet HQ Lands in Reading Amid Defence Pact Talks

UK-JAPAN MILITARY DRILLS BEGIN: Fighter Jet HQ Lands in Reading Amid Defence Pact Talks

UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation Exercise Vigilant Isles begins today with more than 100...
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I’m an ex-Army officer and fear for the future of Britain’s Special Forces

I’m an ex-Army officer and fear for the future of Britain’s Special Forces

Photo by Robin Li on Unsplash Twenty years as a regular officer in the army and the common sense which...
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UNITED FRONT: NATO & EU Ramp Up Defence Industry Cooperation to Arm Ukraine and Deter Russia!

UNITED FRONT: NATO & EU Ramp Up Defence Industry Cooperation to Arm Ukraine and Deter Russia!

Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025  - Support Ukraine as long as it takes...
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30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

MOD Crown Copyright 30,000 drones will be sent to Ukraine after £45 million worth of contracts were placed by the...
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UK STANDS FIRM: Govt Ramps Up Ukraine Aid with US Backing and Defence Boosts

UK STANDS FIRM: Govt Ramps Up Ukraine Aid with US Backing and Defence Boosts

The UK Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Ukraine, detailing recent discussions with the United States on military aid....
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“Britain Defenceless: Ballistic Missiles Could Hit Tomorrow – And We’d Have No Answer”

“Britain Defenceless: Ballistic Missiles Could Hit Tomorrow – And We’d Have No Answer”

“Wide Open to Attack! UK Has Zero Protection Against Ballistic Missiles” As if by magic, this last weekend the UK...
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Houthis in the Crosshairs: Israel’s Next Target in Middle East Showdown

Houthis in the Crosshairs: Israel’s Next Target in Middle East Showdown

As we enter the New Year all eyes are once again drawn to the Middle East, where there has been...
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2025: Year of Peace in Ukraine or More War? All Eyes on Trump’s Next Move

2025: Year of Peace in Ukraine or More War? All Eyes on Trump’s Next Move

Well, will we see peace break out in Ukraine in 2025? I genuinely hope so, but the portents are not...
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BRITAIN DOUBLES DOWN: Billions Pledged for Ukraine Aid and War Crimes Justice in 2025!

BRITAIN DOUBLES DOWN: Billions Pledged for Ukraine Aid and War Crimes Justice in 2025!

UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice UK leadership on...
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Global Combat Air Programme Treaty Presented to Parliament

Global Combat Air Programme Treaty Presented to Parliament

A landmark treaty titled the "Convention on the Establishment of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) International Government Organisation" was...
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UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit

UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit

The UK will step up international leadership on Ukraine into 2025, with a new £225m package of military support and...
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British Bases In Cyprus Now In the Front Line

British Bases In Cyprus Now In the Front Line

Much has been written about recent events in Syria, the fall of the Assad regime, and what might happen next....
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Assad Falls, Iran Next?

Assad Falls, Iran Next?

With mind-boggling speed the 50 year-old Assad dictatorship in Syria has fallen. Damascus has been taken by the rebel jihadist...
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British Army Would Only Last 6 Months

British Army Would Only Last 6 Months

Much fluttering in the doo’cots in military and political circles as Britain’s Minister for Veterans and “People” (how very right-on)...
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1,000 Days of Defiance: UK Trains 50,000 Ukrainian Troops, Invests Millions in Drone Warfare

1,000 Days of Defiance: UK Trains 50,000 Ukrainian Troops, Invests Millions in Drone Warfare

UK marks 1,000th day of full-scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000 The UK is expanding military support...
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Global Combat Air Programme Takes Flight: UK, Italy, Japan Advance Next-Gen Fighter Plans

Global Combat Air Programme Takes Flight: UK, Italy, Japan Advance Next-Gen Fighter Plans

        Historic Milestone: Italy, Japan, and UK approve treaty establishing GCAP’s international headquarters in the UK. Global...
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Fragile Ceasefire in Lebanon: Hezbollah Forced to Retreat, Risks Loom

Fragile Ceasefire in Lebanon: Hezbollah Forced to Retreat, Risks Loom

  14 Months of Fighting Ends: Israel-Hezbollah hostilities paused under a US-French-brokered deal. Hezbollah Retreat: Forced south of Litani River,...
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Red Sea Fury: Iranian-Backed Houthis Target Global Shipping as World Watches Gaza”

Red Sea Fury: Iranian-Backed Houthis Target Global Shipping as World Watches Gaza”

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk While the world has been somewhat distracted by events in Lebanon and Gaza, the Houthis...
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New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

The UK’s defence relationship with Romania has been expanded following the signing today of a new treaty promoting greater cooperation...
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Ukraine Unleashes Storm Shadow Missiles: A New Era in the Conflict

Ukraine Unleashes Storm Shadow Missiles: A New Era in the Conflict

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk As has been widely reported in the world’s media, Ukraine has for the...
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Putin’s Fury Over Ukraine’s Storm Shadow Strike: Red Lines or Red Faced?

Putin’s Fury Over Ukraine’s Storm Shadow Strike: Red Lines or Red Faced?

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk Putin's reaction to Ukraine getting Storm Shadow tells us everything At long last,...
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Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford on the importance in remembering those who fought for our freedoms.

Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford on the importance in remembering those who fought for our freedoms.

Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford on the importance in remembering those who fought for our freedoms.       Lt Col...
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America’s New Power Play: Trump Victory Poised to Shake Up Ukraine Peace Talks and Ignite Middle East Alliances!

America’s New Power Play: Trump Victory Poised to Shake Up Ukraine Peace Talks and Ignite Middle East Alliances!

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk What does Trump’s victory in the US Presidential Election mean for the conflicts...
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United Front: Five Nations Flex Military Muscle in Singapore for BERSAMA LIMA 24! Indo-Pacific Allies Stand Strong for Regional Security!

United Front: Five Nations Flex Military Muscle in Singapore for BERSAMA LIMA 24! Indo-Pacific Allies Stand Strong for Regional Security!

Exercise BERSAMA LIMA 24, an annual military training exercise involving troops and equipment, took place last month in Singapore. The...
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Hezbollah left with one option in its war with Israel after appointing new leader

Hezbollah left with one option in its war with Israel after appointing new leader

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk Lebanon-based proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah has announced the appointment of its new leader after the...
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UK Defence ‘Not Ready to Fight’ Says Healey – Labour Slammed for Lack of Military Plan as Forces Chiefs Fire Back!

UK Defence ‘Not Ready to Fight’ Says Healey – Labour Slammed for Lack of Military Plan as Forces Chiefs Fire Back!

The Labour government’s Defence Secretary John Healey came out with some interesting stuff last week, including one that said that...
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Iran’s next move after Israel takes out Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Iran’s next move after Israel takes out Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk As all the world knows by now, the IDF has eliminated Hamas terrorist...
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Hamas’ Bloody Gamble Backfires: Gaza Devastated, Allies Crushed, and Iran on the Defensive

Hamas’ Bloody Gamble Backfires: Gaza Devastated, Allies Crushed, and Iran on the Defensive

One Year On: Israel Stands Strong While Hamas and Hezbollah Lie in Ruins It’s hard to believe that it was...
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You know our military’s screwed when we have to turn to a nation we defeated for help

You know our military’s screwed when we have to turn to a nation we defeated for help

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk Well, what do we make of the new UK-Germany defence love-in, the Trinity House...
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Landmark UK-Germany defence agreement to strengthen British security and prosperity

Landmark UK-Germany defence agreement to strengthen British security and prosperity

A landmark defence agreement will be signed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in...
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Cyber Alliance on the Rise: UK and Singapore Forge Stronger Digital Defense Partnership!

Cyber Alliance on the Rise: UK and Singapore Forge Stronger Digital Defense Partnership!

The UK recently welcomed Brigadier Edward Chen, Defence Cyber Chief of the Singapore Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), in a...
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I worked with Alex Salmond — I’ll never forget what the SNP leader taught me

I worked with Alex Salmond — I’ll never forget what the SNP leader taught me

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk I only met Alex Salmond a couple of times, back at the turn...
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Collaboration between the UK and Guatemala to enhance the armed forces’ strategic capabilities

Collaboration between the UK and Guatemala to enhance the armed forces’ strategic capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence and Cranfield University will deliver a one-week Strategic Leadership Programme Representatives of the Armed forces...
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How Hamas has been degraded since it unleashed October 7 atrocity on Israel

How Hamas has been degraded since it unleashed October 7 atrocity on Israel

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk It’s hard to believe that it was almost exactly a year ago when...
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Houthi Rebels Strike Again: Explosive Attack on British Tanker Sparks Global Tensions in Red Sea

Houthi Rebels Strike Again: Explosive Attack on British Tanker Sparks Global Tensions in Red Sea

Danger in the Red Sea: Houthis Target British Ship Amid Iran-Fueled Conflict Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released a video claiming...
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Netanyahu’s Warning: Iran Will ‘Pay’ as Israel Prepares Major Retaliation”

Netanyahu’s Warning: Iran Will ‘Pay’ as Israel Prepares Major Retaliation”

Israel Set to Strike Back: Iran Faces Retaliation for Missile Barrage Iran’s barrage of missiles against Israel on Tuesday night...
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Israel Prepares to Crush Hezbollah: Ground Invasion Looms After Explosive Intel Coup!

Israel Prepares to Crush Hezbollah: Ground Invasion Looms After Explosive Intel Coup!

IDF Gears Up for Ground Assault as Hezbollah Struggles Under Aerial Barrage! The conflict between the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)...
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Modern Dunkirk Looms? British Nationals Urged to Flee Lebanon as Evacuation Plans Take Shape

Modern Dunkirk Looms? British Nationals Urged to Flee Lebanon as Evacuation Plans Take Shape

UK on High Alert: Emergency COBRA Meeting Amid Lebanon Crisis - 700 Troops Deployed to Cyprus Tensions have ratcheted up...
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Smoke and Mirrors: Starmer-Biden Talks Yield No Green Light for Ukraine’s Precision Strikes on Russia!

Smoke and Mirrors: Starmer-Biden Talks Yield No Green Light for Ukraine’s Precision Strikes on Russia!

As Kremlin Rattles Sabers, Western Allies Hesitate—Is This Self-Deterrence Playing into Putin's Hands? There was no white smoke emanating from...
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HUMILIATED: Israeli Masterstroke Leaves Hezbollah Crippled in Explosive Blow

HUMILIATED: Israeli Masterstroke Leaves Hezbollah Crippled in Explosive Blow

Hamas Humiliated By Bold Israeli Move In an operation of quite astonishing boldness and professionalism, the Israelis have struck a...
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