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Putin’s air chiefs ‘move long-range bombers to Russia’s far east after planes hit at base closer to Ukraine’

The UK’s Ministry of Defence says Russia had responded to the attacks by “dispersing” the long-range planes to several airfields

Evening Standard

Japan to develop 3,000 km long-range missiles, deploy in 2030s -Kyodo

Japan's Ministry of Defence is arranging to develop multiple long-range missiles with a range of up to about 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) and aims to deploy them in the 2030s, Kyodo news reported on Saturday, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Reuters

Nottinghamshire neighbour fears Red arrows move will attract 'defecating litter louts'

He has sounded the alarm on what he expects the recently announced period of Red Arrows training will mean for him and his neighbour

Nottingham Post

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NIO wanted Treasury to cover spiralling costs of Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Hundreds of classified government files have been opened for public viewing at the Public Record Office in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Russia intensifies attacks on Kherson in Ukraine's south, Bakhmut in east

Russian forces increased mortar and artillery attacks on the city of Kherson more than six weeks after it was retaken by Ukrainian troops, while also exerting pressure along frontlines in the east, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia sending musicians to Ukraine front line to boost morale

The Russian ministry of defence said the entertainers would form “two frontline creative brigades” and focus on providing “moral, political and psychological support”

Evening Standard

Desperate Putin sends opera singers and circus acts to Ukraine frontline to boost morale

Amid rumours the Russian President is about to bolster his army's numbers, Vladimir Putin has sent musicians, opera singers and circus performers to the frontline to boost the 'fragile morale' of his troops

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Brigades sent to improve ‘fragile morale’ of Russian troops ‘unlikely’ to ease issues, says UK

‘Fragile morale almost certainly continues to be a significant vulnerability across much of the Russian force’

Evening Standard

Soldiers given sleeping bags for home leave as they can't afford to heat homes at Xmas

Troops who cannot afford to turn on the radiators during Christmas leave with their families have been handed extra bedding meant for use on military operations

Daily Mirror

Ministry of Defence spending £756k a year on cabs to ferry around senior staff and VIPs

One single booking cost £5,383 for several vehicles over a three-day period to drive 70 miles from RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, to the Ministry of Defence's Whitehall HQ

Daily Mirror

Russia changes missile strike tactics due ‘to concerns about vulnerability of Crimea’

A previous wave of attacks on Friday left large parts of Kyiv without power, officials said

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak blasted on shipyard visit for 'betraying' UK workers by using Spanish firm

The Government awarded the contract for Fleet Solid Support ships to a Spanish-led consortium - prompting fury from MPs and unions who wanted a British-led bid to win the deal

Daily Mirror

Putin adopting style of warfare abandoned by modern armies, says UK

Vladimir Putin's army has adopted a style of warfare abandoned by most modern militaries, the British Ministry of Defence said on Friday.

Evening Standard

Dumfries business honoured for support of the armed services

Vigilant Security and Currie Solutions have received a Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award from the Ministry of Defence

Daily Record

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The Guardian - UK

Ministers accused of unlawfully denying Afghan journalists UK visas

Ben Wallace and Suella Braverman ‘turned their back’ on former BBC journalists who are in danger, high court told

Reuters

Exclusive-The global supply trail that leads to Russia’s killer drones

The hundreds of Russian drones hovering ominously over the Ukrainian battlefield owe their existence to an elastic, sanctions-evading supply chain that often runs through a shabby office above a Hong Kong marketplace, and sometimes through a yellow stucco home in suburban Florida.

The Independent UK

Patients with major blood loss to get ‘whole blood transfusions’ in new trial

Health officials have launched a trial of ‘whole blood’ transfusions.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin ‘allocating over 30% of entire budget on defence’ as cost of Ukraine war weighs on Russia

In its latest intelligence update, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said Vladimir Putin has pledged more than 9 trillion rubles (£116 billion) to help fortify his nation’s defences in Ukraine in 2023

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Bangkok Post

Conscription's days numbered

Late last month, 23 high school students in Narathiwat were rushed to hospital after harsh military training. Eight needed dialysis due to life-threatening dehydration and kidney failure.

Evening Standard

Troops at Heathrow and Gatwick airports ahead of Border Force strikes

Armed forces will keep things moving during eight days of industrial action over Christmas

The Independent UK

Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

Ukraine has reported attacks by Iranian-sourced one-way unmanned aerial vehicles for the first time in three weeks, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said.

Bristol Post

Peace campaigners organise ‘Tour of Shame’ for Bristol arms factories

Saudi Arabia is the largest buyer of UK arms and the country has led a bombing campaign in Yemen since 2015

Evening Standard

Russia investing a ‘large amount’ of firepower to capture town in Donetsk

In recent days, Russia has likely made small advances on the southern axis of this assault and is likely planning to encircle the town of Bakhmut

The Guardian - UK

Sir John Bourn obituary

Long-serving comptroller and auditor general who scrutinised government spending and shed light on royal finances

Daily Mirror

The UK soldiers using 16-tonne Army excavators to restore Cornish wildlife haven

Troops from the Royal Logisitics Corps' 232 Port Squadron, 165 Port and Maritime Regiment, have been helping to restore sand dunes where snakes, lizards and orchids can thrive

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