DOWNLOAD IPFS Tiverton councillors reignited debate over civic-military ties during a heated meeting on 21 July, as they voted to explore re-establishing a formal affiliation with a Royal Navy ship. The motion prompted passionate arguments, with supporters highlighting tradition and community pride, and critics raising concerns about political implications and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government has unveiled a sweeping Strategic Defence Review outlining a ‘NATO First’ posture and pledging to increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027. The strategy marks a clear shift from past expeditionary missions to a focus on deterrence, modernisation, and national resilience in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is facing mounting pressure over plans to approve what would become China’s largest embassy in Europe, with growing security concerns tied to the proposed site’s sensitive location in central London. Officials are expected to make a final decision by early September, amid warnings from intelligence[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army has officially launched a £130 million procurement programme to replace its ageing Watchkeeper drone system, aiming to deliver a more modern and flexible unmanned aerial capability by 2026. The project, known as Project Corvus, is designed to provide long-range intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A defence site in North Wales has been chosen as a strategic repair hub for United States Air Force aircraft components, marking a major boost for UK-US military cooperation. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that MOD Sealand, located near Deeside, will lead critical repair and overhaul services[Read More…]

Download IPFS A series of protests and counter-protests outside hotels being used to house asylum seekers in London and Newcastle resulted in multiple arrests over the weekend, as police enforced public order restrictions amid growing tensions over the government’s use of temporary migrant accommodation. In Islington, north London, several demonstrators[Read More…]

Download IPFS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally submitted a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine’s parliament) seeking ratification of a long-term bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom. The proposed agreement, described as a 100-year partnership, builds on the existing security cooperation signed between the two nations earlier this[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Ministry of Defence has unveiled plans for a major esports tournament aimed at strengthening the cyber capabilities of British armed forces personnel. The initiative, developed in partnership with the British Esports Federation, reflects a broader effort to modernise training for the digital battlefield. Known as the International[Read More…]

Download IPFS Herefordshire Council has voted to promote the county as a potential site for future investment in Britain’s defence sector, including possible munitions production. The move follows the UK Government’s recent Strategic Defence Review (SDR), which announced funding for defence infrastructure, including six proposed munitions factories. Councillor Ed O’Driscoll[Read More…]

Download IPFS Poland is on track to field more tanks by 2030 than the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy combined, following a substantial arms deal with South Korea. The agreement will see Warsaw purchase 180 additional K2 Black Panther tanks, part of a €6 billion defence package aimed at[Read More…]