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The UK announces 20,000 British Forces to boost NATO in speech
WEBJan 15, 2024 — Speaking at Lancaster House today, the Defence Secretary set out his vision for deterring threats, leading among allies, and defending the UK. From: Ministry of Defence , Foreign,...
Ministry of Defence analyses future global strategic trends
WEB4 days ago — The seventh edition of Ministry of Defence’s analysis of the long-term future global strategic context and possible futures has been published today, covering a range of global trends...
UK signs $227 million contract with Thales for new Martlet missiles
WEBJul 24, 2024 — LONDON — The British Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Thales U.K. to procure “Martlet” missiles for replenishing the country’s stocks after donating hundreds of them to Ukraine.
China hacked Ministry of Defence, Sky News learns
WEBMay 7, 2024 — The Chinese state has hacked the Ministry of Defence, Sky News understands. MPs will be told today of a massive data breach involving the MoD, targeting service personnel. The government will not name the country involved, but Sky News understands this to be China.
DragonFire laser: MoD tests weapon as low-cost alternative to
WEBJan 19, 2024 — The DragonFire weapon is precise enough to hit a £1 coin from a kilometre away, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) says. It described the test, at its Hebrides Range in Scotland, as a "major step"...
British forces played part in preventing escalation after Iran attack ...
WEB6 hours ago — LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - British forces played a role on Tuesday in preventing further escalation fuelled by Iran's missile attack, the defence secretary said after Prime Minister Keir...
MoD data breach: State involvement cannot be ruled out in armed …
WEBMay 7, 2024 — State involvement cannot be ruled out in a hack of an armed forces payroll system, the defence secretary has said.
HMS Diamond: British warship shoots down suspected attack …
WEBDec 16, 2023 — A British warship has shot down a suspected attack drone in the Red Sea, the defence secretary has said. HMS Diamond, a Type 45 Destroyer, successfully destroyed the target on Saturday, Grant...
Japan’s newly elected prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, forms ... - PBS
WEB9 hours ago — Japan's parliament has elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister, tasked with addressing public outrage over his governing party's corruption scandals ahead of a parliamentary election ...