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UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months

UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months

            More than £150 million worth of air defence and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine in the last two months, as procurement of hundreds of air defence missiles and...
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Will the UK-German treaty make a difference to migration and security in Europe?

Will the UK-German treaty make a difference to migration and security in Europe?

              The UK and Germany have signed an historic treaty which the British Prime Minister has described as the ‘first of its kind ever’ between the two countries. The...
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New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will support thousands of UK jobs across projects including air-to air missiles.

New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will support thousands of UK jobs across projects including air-to air missiles.

                  MOD Crown Copyright. Britain and France are to order more highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles, while stepping up work on its replacement as part of...
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Afghan Data Leak

Afghan Data Leak

            No point in beating about the bush on this one – the data leak by Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), which reveals details of Afghani nationals who assisted UK...
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Is NATO’s 5% defence pledge really a big win for Trump?

Is NATO’s 5% defence pledge really a big win for Trump?

            Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts and newsletters at http://www.DefenceReview.uk https://youtu.be/cYC1x4uJh8E?si=wIze1q1b8KoiO8k4&t=231   Loading… Lt Col Stuart Crawford’s latest...
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Afghan asylum scandal is moral disaster – three things we now owe those allies

Afghan asylum scandal is moral disaster – three things we now owe those allies

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk             This is far from just another misstep on the world stage. The recently uncovered Afghan asylum scheme, revealed under the spotlight of...
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Trump Changes Mind on Weapons to Ukraine

Trump Changes Mind on Weapons to Ukraine

            Trump U-turn Shocks Kremlin: ‘Russia Doesn’t Want Peace’ as US Doubles Down on Ukraine Aid Trump has noted that Russia has been delaying negotiations to end the war and...
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Keir Starmer must wake up – Houthis have to be dealt with to end Red Sea chaos

Keir Starmer must wake up – Houthis have to be dealt with to end Red Sea chaos

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk             The Houthi rebels Photo by Kwaku Panti Osei on Unsplash in Yemen are now in the firing line as the next militant...
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Trump’s Aid Pause Lets Russia Tighten Its Grip as Ukraine Defences Falter

Trump’s Aid Pause Lets Russia Tighten Its Grip as Ukraine Defences Falter

            US Stops Weapons Supply To Ukraine The United States has paused weapons supplies to Ukraine, including critical air defence interceptors, artillery shells, missiles, and rockets. The decision to suspend...
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Britain’s Illusion of Neutrality: Why Iran Sees the UK as Fair Game

Britain’s Illusion of Neutrality: Why Iran Sees the UK as Fair Game

            Immediately following the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey were quick to issue their statements...
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Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-Pacific

Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-Pacific

            Port visits to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Republic of Korea will boost UK trade and defence cooperation. UK security and growth has received a boost as the UK-led international...
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Stuart Crawford: The UK’s Role in Any US Action Against Iran Should Remain Limited

Stuart Crawford: The UK’s Role in Any US Action Against Iran Should Remain Limited

                  The current question is whether the UK should allow its territory and facilities to be used in support of potential US strikes on Iran. While it's...
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Ukraine Burns as the West is Distracted

Ukraine Burns as the West is Distracted

            Ukraine Burns as the West is Distracted While much of the world’s gaze is fixed on the escalating Iran-Israel crisis, it would be dangerously naïve to assume that the...
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Israel’s Strategic Calculus and the UK’s Unspoken Involvement

Israel’s Strategic Calculus and the UK’s Unspoken Involvement

                There comes a point when a nation decides that survival trumps diplomacy. Israel, facing an existential threat from Iran’s advancing nuclear programme, may now have no alternative...
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Time For The Red Arrows To Be Put Out To Grass?

Time For The Red Arrows To Be Put Out To Grass?

            If reports in the media are to believed, it appears that The Royal Air Force’s “iconic” Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, popularly known as the Red Arrows, may be...
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British Army to increase lethality over the next decade while Royal Navy steps up innovation in NATO

British Army to increase lethality over the next decade while Royal Navy steps up innovation in NATO

British Army and Royal Navy to invest in innovative new programmes, through increased investment in drones and novel technologies to transform warfighting capability From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt...
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UK commitment to the Indo-Pacific reaffirmed at global summit in Singapore

UK commitment to the Indo-Pacific reaffirmed at global summit in Singapore

In the face of an unpredictable geo-political landscape, the UK's approach to the Indo-Pacific reflects its determination to be a dependable and forward-looking security partner in the region. From: British...
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War vs. the Woke: EU Green Laws Ground Europe’s Fightback Against Putin

War vs. the Woke: EU Green Laws Ground Europe’s Fightback Against Putin

Fighter jets can’t train, bases can’t expand—Brussels red tape is leaving NATO forces unarmed in the name of newts and nesting birds. Warfare Cannot Be Environmentally Friendly Fighter jets can’t...
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Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit

Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit

The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 From: Ministry...
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D-Day at 81.

D-Day at 81.

            Exactly 81 years ago today, at around 06:30 in the early morning light, the first waves of what amounted to some 156,000 Allied soldiers by the end of the...
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The Hamilton By-Election Could Reshape the Political Battlefield — And Reform UK Might Just Detonate the Blast

The Hamilton By-Election Could Reshape the Political Battlefield — And Reform UK Might Just Detonate the Blast

It is not often that a by-election to the Scottish Parliament prompts such fevered speculation, but the contest in Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse is shaping up to be more than...
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We’ve Got Jets and Ships — But No One to Fly or Sail Them

We’ve Got Jets and Ships — But No One to Fly or Sail Them

By Lt Col Stuart Crawford, Former Army Officer - The latest defence review looks tough on paper. In reality, it’s all spin and no steel. Photo by Peter Pryharski on...
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Britain Is Sleepwalking Into Strategic Surrender

Britain Is Sleepwalking Into Strategic Surrender

The Chagos deal isn’t diplomacy—it’s the start of a dangerous precedent - By Colonel Stuart Crawford (Ret’d) While most of Westminster was preoccupied with reshuffles and polling jitters, something far...
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Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

      The Sunday Times reported last weekend that the Labour government’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR), expected to be published in the next few weeks, will carry a recommendation...
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Hypocrisy, Rhetoric, and the Real Debate on Immigration

Hypocrisy, Rhetoric, and the Real Debate on Immigration

By Stuart Crawford The recent comments by former First Minister Humza Yousaf, accusing the Prime Minister and Sir Keir Starmer of echoing the far right’s rhetoric, have made headlines. Yousaf...
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British troops join major NATO exercise in Estonia

British troops join major NATO exercise in Estonia

According to a recent update from the British Army, hundreds of British Army soldiers have deployed to Estonia as part of a major multinational exercise named Exercise Hedgehog. The exercise,...
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UK certifies Protector drone for unrestricted operations

UK certifies Protector drone for unrestricted operations

The Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1, also known as the MQ-9B, has received a Military Type Certificate (MTC) from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority. According to a recent Defence Equipment...
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Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV has taken a clear moral stance on global conflict, strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and affirming the Church’s support for national sovereignty and peace. His recent...
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HMS Vanguard near Faslane. Sea Experts call for expansion of UK’s nuclear arsenal

HMS Vanguard near Faslane. Sea Experts call for expansion of UK’s nuclear arsenal

A recent Spectator article, authored by Paul Mason, Marc De Vore, and James Rogers, argues that the UK must consider expanding its nuclear arsenal to address emerging threats from Russia...
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“Did Britain’s Elite Troops Go Rogue – and Did the Top Brass Let Them?”

“Did Britain’s Elite Troops Go Rogue – and Did the Top Brass Let Them?”

Explosive Panorama revelations put the SAS under fire – and raise chilling questions about military command, cover-ups, and the complicity of ministers and generals alike. BBC Panorama is about to...
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Why it matters if an American no longer commands NATO

Why it matters if an American no longer commands NATO

Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident submarine commander. Gen Christopher Cavoli is due to come to the end...
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Could the Houthis Sink HMS Prince of Wales?

Could the Houthis Sink HMS Prince of Wales?

      Amongst great fanfare and waving of flags the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (HMSPoW) sailed from Portsmouth last week, bound for an epic eight...
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NATO concludes Baltic Sea mine countermeasure exercise

NATO concludes Baltic Sea mine countermeasure exercise

A two-week mine countermeasures exercise in the Baltic Sea involving twelve ships from seven NATO nations has concluded, according to a statement released by NATO’s Maritime Command on 10 April. The...
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Contract tender launched for Lancaster bomber upkeep

Contract tender launched for Lancaster bomber upkeep

      The Ministry of Defence has launched a tender seeking a contractor to deliver major maintenance and component support for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster bomber,...
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British warships shadow Russian vessels

British warships shadow Russian vessels

Royal Navy vessels have monitored Russian warships legally passing through UK waters, in an operation the Ministry of Defence (MoD) described as a routine part of securing national interests. HMS...
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From Iron Dome to Ego Dome: Trump’s ‘Golden’ Shield to Protect America—and His Legacy—from Incoming Reality

From Iron Dome to Ego Dome: Trump’s ‘Golden’ Shield to Protect America—and His Legacy—from Incoming Reality

Pentagon insiders confirm the system’s first test target will be CNN’s fact-checking unit.   If recent reportage is to be believed, US President Donald Trump plans to build a ‘Golden Dome’...
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Defence Secretary Statement to the House of Commons – Ukraine Update

Defence Secretary Statement to the House of Commons – Ukraine Update

From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MP hank you Mr Speaker. Today, HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Portsmouth and I trust the whole House will join...
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Air American U.S Special ops chief fired

Air American U.S Special ops chief fired

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that Command Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green has been relieved of his duties as the senior enlisted leader of Air Force Special Operations Command...
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UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank

UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank

From: Ministry of Defence and Luke Pollard MP UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace as part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s enhanced Air Policing...
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Strategic Defence Review 2025

Strategic Defence Review 2025

      Britain’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was launched in July 2024 under the current Labour government, aiming to ensure that the UK is “fighting fit” for NATO commitments,...
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Iran’s Day Of Reckoning Beckons

Iran’s Day Of Reckoning Beckons

      I have been saying it for months, nay years, now, but the time that Iran will face the wrath of the USA and its ally Israel is...
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British Peacekeepers For Ukraine

British Peacekeepers For Ukraine

      In the flurry of political activity and multinational meetings at all levels since it became obvious that the USA can no longer be considered to be a...
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PUTIN’S PASSPORT WAR: How Vlad Invades, Evicts, and Calls It ‘Freedom

PUTIN’S PASSPORT WAR: How Vlad Invades, Evicts, and Calls It ‘Freedom

From Crimea to Kherson – How the Kremlin’s ‘Self-Determination’ Plan Became a Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing Putin chose self-determination over respect. He offered Russian passports to citizens of other countries...
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UK Ministry of Defence’s Struggle with Strategic Thinking

UK Ministry of Defence’s Struggle with Strategic Thinking

      By Lee Pilgrim Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) faces a persistent and systemic challenge that undermines its ability to prepare effectively for future conflicts: a shortage of...
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Renewed Gaza Strikes

Renewed Gaza Strikes

      Israel has renewed air and land strikes on Gaza, with US approval, over the past few days. Having completed Phase 1 of the ceasefire agreement after a...
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Trump Hammers The Houthis

Trump Hammers The Houthis

      In a move which should have surprised no-one, President Donald Trump has authorised a series of strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, carried out this weekend, using...
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Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary’s Washington visit

Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary’s Washington visit

Securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and strengthening bonds between NATO allies will be the focus of discussions during the Defence Secretary’s visit to Washington DC on Wednesday and Thursday...
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UK reinforces support for Ukraine with £2.26 billion loan to bolster Ukrainian defence capabilities

UK reinforces support for Ukraine with £2.26 billion loan to bolster Ukrainian defence capabilities

The £2.26 billion loan will bolster Ukrainian military capability, and will be paid back using profits generated on sanctioned Russian sovereign assets. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii...
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Putin’s Worst Nightmare? China Tightens Its Grip on Russia, With Ukraine as the Final Piece

Putin’s Worst Nightmare? China Tightens Its Grip on Russia, With Ukraine as the Final Piece

China’s Silent Takeover: How Beijing is Encircling Russia – And Ukraine Could Seal Its Fate China has a stranglehold over Russia. If Ukraine enters any form of agreement with China,...
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The Madness of President Trump

The Madness of President Trump

      After barely six weeks into his second term in the White House as America’s 47th President, Donald Trump and his cronies in his new administration seem to...
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