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Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel Enters English Channel After Warning Shots Incident
WorldBBCTimes of Indiairish-independent1mo 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 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.

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...

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.