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British troops to get powers to shoot down drones near military bases

Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns British Field Marshal

WORLD OF TROUBLE: Field Marshal Lord Richards tells The Independent’s Sam Kiley that Ukraine has been given false hope by its Western allies and cannot triumph against Russia unless Nato forces join fight

The Independent UK

EU to boost security independence and Ukraine ties with €1.5bn defence plan

As the European Union agrees on a €1.5 billion programme to boost its defence industry, the question now is whether this initiative can deliver the strategic autonomy Brussels is seeking – and quickly enough to meet the bloc's mounting security challenges.

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Farage calls Putin ‘very bad dude’ and backs downing Russian jets in Nato skies

Reform UK leader backs shooting down Russian jets that enter Nato airspace and spending frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Evening Standard

Border security officers sent to Balkans to disrupt people-smuggling networks

British team sent to develop new ways of working with Frontex, the EU’s border agency

The Guardian - UK

Is Pete Hegseth Safe After Shock Plane Emergency Landing? Real Reason the Secretary of War Was Forced Down in UK

A routine flight turns into a mid-air nightmare for Pete Hegseth after a cracked windshield forces a terrifying emergency landing.

International Business Times UK

Row Over Conscription Mars Germany's Russia Strategy

The German government on Wednesday tried to smooth over a row within its ranks over conscription that threatens to overshadow its push to bolster military deterrence against Russia.

International Business Times

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German coalition in row over push to bring back conscription

Parties blame each other after bill halted at last minute, as fears grow over voluntary service and lottery idea is vetoed

The Guardian - UK

Nato will meet Russian escalation with strength, Healey says before meeting

Nato defence ministers are gathering for the first time since a series of drones violated European airspace in recent weeks.

Evening Standard

NATO's newest members offer to buy more US arms for Ukraine as Western backing declines

Finland and Sweden say they're ready to buy more weapons from the United States to give to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Sweden, Estonia, and Finland pledge to increase spending on weapons purchases from US – as it happened

Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he expected further pledges, noting that $2bn already had been committed through the mechanism

The Guardian - UK

Tested By Russia, NATO Looks To Strengthen Its Defences

NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance's ability to counter Russian air incursions, as fears grow that Moscow is testing the West in a grey zone between war and peace.

International Business Times

Nato pushes for more weapons for Ukraine amid fading support and rising airspace tensions

Nato defense ministers will gather to try and drum up military support for Ukraine

The Independent UK

Nato chief mocks ‘broken’ Russian submarine as it resurfaces off English Channel

Moscow denied that its submarine had suffered a serious malfunction

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

Russian Submarine Surfaces in France: Naval Protocol or Technical Meltdown?

According to reports, the Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine operated by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was observed navigating on the surface near Brittany on 9 October 2025.

The Independent UK

Russia responds after claims its submarine surfaced off the coast of France

A state news agency said the vessel was part of a group of submarines that carry Kalibr cruise missiles

Evening Standard

RAF spy planes patrol Russian border in 12-hour mission

The Defence Secretary has praised the mission for providing ‘valuable intelligence’ along NATO’s eastern flank

International Business Times

Trump Counters Russia, China Presence in Arctic By Acquiring 11 New Icebreakers From Finland

US President Donald Trump finalised a deal with Finland to buy 11 new icebreakers. These next-gen boats are expected to arrive by 2028.

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The Independent UK

NATO begins its huge nuclear ‘Steadfast Noon’ exercise next week

Bomber aircraft and fighter jets that can carry nuclear warheads are taking part

Evening Standard

Cooper affirms UK’s commitment to stability in Western Balkans at summit

The Foreign Secretary welcomed counterparts from across the region to the historic venue in Co Down on Thursday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Drone dilemma: How Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ is using fear to destabilise Europe

As Moscow’s suspected drone incursions threaten chaos, Europe faces a dilemma: respond and risk escalation, or face accusations of weakness

Axios

What to make of Qatar's diet Article 5 protections

Trump "may well have intended it one way, and the region could interpret it in another," said one expert.

Marie Claire

Kate Middleton Revealed Prince Louis Wants to Be a Fighter Pilot When He Grows Up

The Princess of Wales said she's going to tell her seven-year-old son that his dream job "takes eight years and a lot of hard work" to achieve.

The Independent UK

Western Balkan leaders meet in Albania to discuss accelerating EU integration

The presidents of the Western Balkan nations have gathered in Albania to discuss accelerating economic integration with the European Union

The Independent UK

Hot-air balloons force shutdown of busy airport, affecting thousands

There were 18,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes on board the balloons

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