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Russia Threatens UK Over Alleged Use of British Drones by Ukraine
Politicsdigi2415m ago

Russia Threatens UK Over Alleged Use of British Drones by Ukraine

The Russian Embassy in London issued a statement threatening "inevitable consequences" for the UK, citing information that Ukraine allegedly used "British drones" to launch attacks deep within Russian territory. The UK Ministry of Defence has not commented on the specific claim.

Virtual Gaming Worlds Used to Train British Soldiers
WorldThe Guardian14d ago

Virtual Gaming Worlds Used to Train British Soldiers

British soldiers are being trained using advanced virtual gaming worlds, described as 'Fortnite on steroids,' as part of a £2 billion Ministry of Defence contract aimed at helping forces game out complex decisions.

MoD Afghan Data Breach Deemed 'Foreseeable Systemic Failure'
WorldBBCFTThe Independent19d ago3 sources

MoD Afghan Data Breach Deemed 'Foreseeable Systemic Failure'

An inquiry found that a catastrophic data breach by the Ministry of Defence, which exposed the identities of Afghans seeking relocation to the UK, was a foreseeable systemic failure. The report criticized a lack of staff training and inadequate procedures.

UK Man Jailed for Life Over Military Academy Terror Plot
PoliticsBBCSCMPThe Independent+2naftemporikinewsbeast25d ago5 sources

UK Man Jailed for Life Over Military Academy Terror Plot

A man linked to a previous synagogue attacker has been sentenced to life in prison in the UK for plotting a terror attack on a military academy. The individual planned a 'bloodbath' at a British Ministry of Defence facility.

Russian Jets 'Dangerously' Intercept British Spy Plane
BusinessAPBBCbloomberg+37FTThe GuardianAl Jazeeratagesschauukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetle-figaroSCMP+29 more2mo ago40 sources

Russian Jets 'Dangerously' Intercept British Spy Plane

Russian warplanes reportedly "dangerously" intercepted a British Royal Air Force spy plane over the Black Sea, causing concern and prompting the UK Ministry of Defence to describe the incident as a near collision.

UK Ministry of Defence Lacks System to Track Civilian Harm
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

UK Ministry of Defence Lacks System to Track Civilian Harm

A new study has revealed that the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) does not possess a system to detect or examine civilian harm caused by its military operations. This revelation follows a report commissioned by the department in response to a Freedom of Information request from a charity.

UAE Intercepts Three Missiles and 121 Drones
Worldhindustan-timesin-cyprus5mo ago2 sources

UAE Intercepts Three Missiles and 121 Drones

The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting three ballistic missiles and 121 out of 129 drones on Wednesday, with cumulative figures rising since the start of the Iranian attack on February 28.

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny
PoliticsSCMPtvn245mo ago2 sources

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny

British Defence Secretary John Healey has ordered a review of military files for any evidence that Jeffrey Epstein used airbases to traffic girls into the UK. Healey has tasked officials with trawling through more than two decades of Ministry of Defence (MoD) records and handing over to police any flight logs linked to the late paedophile financier. It comes after former prime minister Gordon Brown wrote to six police forces demanding investigations into whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor use...

Zelenskyy Fires Defense Minister Amid Political Turmoil in Ukraine
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+52FTThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeranzzcbchelsingin-sanomatruv+44 more1mo ago55 sources

Zelenskyy Fires Defense Minister Amid Political Turmoil in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his popular defense minister, sparking protests and a political crisis within Ukraine's leadership, with some criticizing the decision and others celebrating it.

Thai Court Orders Compensation for Soldier's Death
WorldBangkok Post1mo ago

Thai Court Orders Compensation for Soldier's Death

A Thai Civil Court has ordered the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Thai Army to pay 4.9 million baht in compensation to the family of a private who died after being beaten at an army camp in 2017.

Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel Enters English Channel After Warning Shots Incident
WorldBBCTimes of Indiairish-independent2mo ago3 sources

Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel Enters English Channel After Warning Shots Incident

A Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel has entered the English Channel, marking the first such instance since a previous incident where a Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht. The UK Ministry of Defence allegedly suppressed a report about the warning shots.

UK Military Plans Face Cuts Without Increased Funding
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

UK Military Plans Face Cuts Without Increased Funding

The UK's chief of defence, Rich Knighton, warned a Lords committee that the military will have to 'dial back' operations and exercises in the coming years if the Ministry of Defence does not receive more funding.

Dan Jarvis Appointed UK Defence Secretary Amid Labour Resignations
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianFox News+11fazSCMPdigi24The Independentn1-serbiahindustan-timescyprus-maildanas+3 more2mo ago14 sources

Dan Jarvis Appointed UK Defence Secretary Amid Labour Resignations

Dan Jarvis has been appointed as the new UK Defence Secretary, replacing John Healey, whose resignation has exposed tensions within the Labour Party leadership. The change comes amidst questions over the party's stance on military strength.

Qatar Launches First Quantum-Safe Communications Link
Businessqatar-tribunedoha-news2mo ago2 sources

Qatar Launches First Quantum-Safe Communications Link

Ooredoo, HBKU, and the Ministry of Defence have established Qatar's first quantum-safe communications link, marking a significant cybersecurity milestone for the nation. This new infrastructure aims to protect sensitive data from future quantum computing threats.

Ukraine's Ground Drone Missions Reach 9,000 in March
Politicsukrainska-pravda4mo ago

Ukraine's Ground Drone Missions Reach 9,000 in March

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence reported a significant increase in ground robotic system missions, with 9,000 combat and logistical tasks completed in March. This indicates a growing reliance on ground drones by Ukraine's defense forces.

Info ministry rubbishes Afghan claims of military post being captured
WorldDawn5mo ago

Info ministry rubbishes Afghan claims of military post being captured

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday rubbished claims by the Afghan Taliban regarding the capture of a military post, saying it was “designed to mislead internal public opinion” in the neighboring country. In a post on the social media platform X, the ministry’s fact checking account posted a photo of a post by the Afghan Ministry of Defence, which claimed that a Pakistani military outpost was captured while 14 soldiers were martyred. In response, the ministry said, “This ...

Leonardo gets £1 billion contract for 23 UK helicopters
BusinessANSA5mo ago

Leonardo gets £1 billion contract for 23 UK helicopters

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 2 - The UK Ministry of Defence on Monday announced it had awarded Italian aerospace and defence giant Leonardo a £1 billion contract for the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The company will build and deliver 23 AW149 helicopters from its Yeovil facility, enhancing the capabilities of the country's armed forces, a statement from the ministry said. "Thousands of skilled jobs across the UK supply chain are being safeguarded and national expertise is being preserved for de...

Worldndtv4d ago

Delhi Metro to Operate Early for Independence Day

The Delhi Metro will commence its services at 4 AM on Independence Day to facilitate attendees. Special pre-vended QR tickets will be provided to invitees with valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence.

Scottish Researcher Calls for UK UFO Files to Be Opened
Worldnewsbeast13d ago

Scottish Researcher Calls for UK UFO Files to Be Opened

A Scottish UFO researcher is calling for the British government to open its files on unexplained sightings, claiming the Ministry of Defence is withholding the truth. The Ministry of Defence states it has ceased its investigations into UFOs.

UK Increases Surveillance of Threats in North Atlantic
Worldruv1mo ago

UK Increases Surveillance of Threats in North Atlantic

The UK plans to increase surveillance of threats in the North Atlantic, marking the first time they will conduct air policing in the region, following a visit by a British Ministry of Defence delegation to Akureyri Airport.

UK Observes Chinese Spy Satellite, Issues Warning to Beijing
Politicsdigi242mo ago

UK Observes Chinese Spy Satellite, Issues Warning to Beijing

The British Ministry of Defence has released images of a classified Chinese satellite, captured by the UK's military telescope in Cyprus, with Western officials suspecting it could be used for space-based intelligence collection, prompting London to issue a 'warning' to Beijing.

Dismissal proceedings launched: Soldier who sang about Draza Mihailovic on sick leave
Politicscdm-me3mo ago

Dismissal proceedings launched: Soldier who sang about Draza Mihailovic on sick leave

Montenegro’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces have launched proceedings against two soldiers after a video surfaced showing one of them singing songs dedicated to Chetnik commander Draza Mihailovic while raising three fingers. The Ministry said authorities had been aware of the case before the footage appeared in the media and had already begun investigating. […]

UK Typhoon and F-35 Jets Conduct Overnight Middle East Missions
Worldin-cyprus5mo ago

UK Typhoon and F-35 Jets Conduct Overnight Middle East Missions

The British Ministry of Defence announced that Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets carried out overnight missions to protect British interests amidst the latest developments in the Middle East, with the UK defence secretary stating British forces are operating '24/7'.

Drone that struck RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran, UK says
Worldin-cyprus5mo ago

Drone that struck RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran, UK says

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out Iran as the source of the drone that struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night, though it said the unmanned aircraft bore the hallmarks of Tehran’s signature Shahed design — the low-cost drones Russia has used extensively against Ukraine, as SkyNews reports. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters […]

Information ministry rubbishes claim about Pakistani jet being shot down in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar
WorldDawn5mo ago

Information ministry rubbishes claim about Pakistani jet being shot down in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday rejected claims about a Pakistani jet being shot down in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and the pilot being captured. The ministry’s fact check account on X attributed the claims to Afghan Taliban officials that were “amplified by Indian media”. “The Ministry of Defence of the so-called Islamic Emirate claimed that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani fighter jet in Nangarhar and captured its pilot alive. The claim was widely amplified by India...

Montenegrin Army cancels participation in military exercise in Greece
Politicsvijesti-mecdm-me5mo ago2 sources

Montenegrin Army cancels participation in military exercise in Greece

The Montenegrin Army (VCG) cancelled its participation in the international air exercise “INOCHIOS 26” in Greece due to the Defence and Security Council not making a decision on the involvement of army units in international exercises and training this year. The Ministry of Defence warned that missing the exercise limits interoperability with allies, reduces training […]