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A Historic Shift in the Ranks: Women Now Serve at Every Level of the British Army

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For the first time in the long and storied history of the British Army, women are now serving at every single rank, from fresh...

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Britain Forced to Rely on German Warship as Trump Mocks UK Carriers as “Toys”

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UK Blocks US From Using RAF Bases for Potential Iran Strike, Trump Fury Erupts Over Chagos Deal

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A transatlantic rift is brewing, and this time it centres on warplanes, warships and one of the most strategically important islands in the world. The...

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NATO Scrambles Jets as Putin Unleashes Deadly Strikes on Ukraine, UK Faces ‘Dire Consequences’

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NATO Steps Up Undersea Surveillance Amid Suspected Russian Sabotage

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Nato ‘Would Cease to Function’ if US Seized Greenland by Force, Former Ambassador Warns

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Britain’s next-generation nuclear strike capability won’t actually be in British hands. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the nuclear weapons assigned to the...

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Ukraine frontline ‘far scarier than Afghanistan’, says former British Army officer

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The war in Ukraine is more intense and technologically lethal than anything experienced in Afghanistan, a former British Army officer has said after visiting...

Ukraine to Receive Additional Patriot PAC-3 Missiles from the United States

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The United States has announced plans to send additional Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, strengthening Kyiv’s air defences amid ongoing Russian missile and drone...

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Ukraine is inflicting losses on Russian forces at a rate of around seven to one, according to Britain’s most senior Army officer, offering a...

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Release of Defence Investment Plan Delayed, No New Date Announced

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MI6 chief warns UK faces growing threat from Russia’s drive to export chaos

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MI5 Played Larger Role in Handling IRA Agent ‘Stakeknife’, Major Report Finds

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Military and MOD Need More Digital Experts to Prevent Future Data Breaches, PAC Chair Warns

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Ajax expected to be fully operational by 2029 amid ongoing safety investigations

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The troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme is now expected to reach full operational capability by the end of 2029, according to Defence Readiness and...

Rogue Drone Incidents Near UK Military Bases Double in a Year

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The number of drone incidents recorded near UK military bases has doubled year-on-year, according to figures, prompting renewed concerns about national security and hostile...

M1E3 Abrams unveiled as US Army’s next-generation tank with Formula 1-style cockpit

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The US Army has unveiled an early prototype of its next-generation main battle tank, the M1E3 Abrams, offering a glimpse of a lighter, more...

Cutting-edge drone degree unveiled to train Britain’s military engineers of the future

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A new defence-focused drone degree designed to prepare the next generation of military engineers has been unveiled, as the UK steps up efforts to...

Ajax Safety Probe Forces Delay to Key Defence Spending Decisions

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Britain’s long-delayed Ajax armoured vehicle programme is now directly holding up major defence spending decisions, after the Ministry of Defence confirmed that unresolved safety...

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Iran War Exposes Deep Divisions Between US and European Allies, Raising Questions Over NATO Unity

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Russian Military Aircraft Crashes in Crimea, Killing 29 On Board

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Says Missiles Still Being Built as War Continues

Edward Lorne - 20 March 2026

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US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz with Powerful Bombs

Charlotte Kensington - 18 March 2026

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US Navy Held Back as Iran Tightens Control of Strait of Hormuz

Alexander Blackwell - 31 March 2026 0

The United States Navy remains outside the Strait of Hormuz as Iran strengthens its ability to control one of the world’s most critical shipping...

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Trump Weighs 10,000-Troop Middle East Surge as Iran Declares “One Million Fighters Ready”

Edward Lorne - 27 March 2026 0

The threat of a major confrontation in the Middle East has intensified dramatically, as reports reveal that Donald Trump is considering deploying up to...

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US Accelerates Troop Deployment to Middle East as Conflict Deepens

Charlotte Kensington - 20 March 2026 0

The administration of Donald Trump is expediting the deployment of thousands of American troops to the Middle East, signalling a further escalation in the...

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