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Russian warplanes ‘repeatedly’ intercepted RAF spy plane over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea, disabling its autopilot and coming within metres of its nose. The Ministry of Defence condemned the "unacceptable behaviour" as the most dangerous encounter since 2022, risking accidents and escalation.

The Times of India

Russian fighter jets fly ‘dangerously’ close to RAF spy plane over Black Sea

The Russian jets came within six metres of the RAF aircraft, disabling its autopilot before circling it six times, the Ministry of Defence said

The Independent UK

Russian fleet entering UK waters ‘daily’ since new intercept measures announced, government admits

Sixty-three sanctioned Russian vessels have crossed through British waters since the Ministry of Defence announced measures to tackle the shadow fleet in March

The Independent UK

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Tributes paid to soldier, 24, who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show

The Ministry of Defence said Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan was an ‘exceptional jockey’

The Independent UK

‘When your signal goes down, something’s going on’: life next to a US air base in the UK

While RAF Lakenheath holds its secrets, neighbours contend with plane spotters, protesters and sonic booms

The Guardian - UK

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz

The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended

The Independent UK

How Did Nick Pope Die? Real Cause of Death and Why He Demanded UFO Disclosure

Nick Pope, a former UK Ministry of Defence official known for his work on UFOs, has died aged 60 from oesophageal cancer. He was a prominent voice in UFO discussions.

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UK Households May Get WW3 Survival Guide as Government Revives Cold War 'War Book'

UK Government revives Cold War 'War Book' as ministers discuss sending WW3 survival guides to households amid rising Russian cyber threats and undersea sabotage risks in the North Atlantic.

International Business Times UK

MoD has lost track of veterans on recall list, says defence adviser

Exclusive: George Robertson calls on officials to identify the ‘fit and willing’ in UK’s 95,000-strong strategic reserve

The Guardian - UK

What secret report reveals about British nuclear weapons tests – veterans claimed they were harmed by the fallout

“The Ministry of Defence has always maintained that it never rained,” said Ken McGinley, founder of the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association (BNTVA). “I’m sorry, you’re liars … I was there!”

The Conversation

How war in Gulf reveals the ‘cut corners’ on British defence

With the army’s size halved since the cold war, UK ambitions to be globally deployable do not match the reality, experts say

The Guardian - UK

World War 3 Fears: Veterans Aged Up To 65 Could Be Recalled Under New Rules

Britain is raising the recall age for ex-regular troops to 65 while the US moves to automatically register 18 to 26-year-olds for its Selective Service draft pool, fuelling renewed World War 3 fears.

International Business Times UK

Tories accuse Starmer of being ‘all mouth no trousers’ on defence spending

Ministers have declined to indicate when the defence investment plan will be published amid reports of a dispute between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury

The Independent UK

Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract

Louis Mosley says government should resist calls to trigger break clause in £330m deal with US analytics company

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The Independent UK

Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims

The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away

Euronews

German soldier suspended after allegedly passing plans of defence purchases to lobbyist

Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released.

The Independent UK

How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack

Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles

The Independent UK

Britain to buy more missiles for its forces in Middle East amid ‘indiscriminate attacks’ from Iran

The Ministry of Defence confirmed plans to stock up on more of the laser-guided Martlet weapons, which have been used to down drones from Tehran in recent weeks

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The Independent UK

Watch: RAF jets intercept drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain

RAF Typhoon jets intercepted a drone heading towards Bahrain and took out an uncrewed aerial system to defend Jordan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

The Independent UK

RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

Evening Standard

Britain hits back at Donald Trump after he slams Keir Starmer for joining Iran war ‘after we’ve won’

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the Government would act in a ‘calm, cool-headed’ way after latest attack from the US president

Evening Standard

Britain on brink of joining Trump’s war with US bombers flying from RAF Fairford to target Iran

The Ministry of Defence said the US aircraft will carry out ‘defensive’ missions against Iranian missile sites putting British lives at risk

The Independent UK

Moment RAF F-35 jet shoots down Iranian drone over Middle East

The Ministry of Defence has released footage of the moment a British warplane shoots down a drone over Jordan.

Evening Standard

Suspected drone strike hits RAF base in Cyprus

There were no casualties in the incident at the base near Limassol.

The Independent UK

RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, Yvette Cooper confirms

The foreign secretary said the UK is considering ‘all options’ to support the 300,000 British citizens who are currently in the Gulf

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