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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence over the defence investment plan. Healey said the plan falls “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”.

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Children of Qatari mothers, Qatar-born expats can join national service: Requirements, how to apply

Qatar has expanded eligibility for its national service programme, allowing children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in the country to apply for military service under a new initiative announced by the Ministry of Defence.

The Times of India

Who could replace John Healey as defence secretary?

Runners and riders include an ex-marine, the son of a Royal Navy submariner and a long-time Labour insider

The Independent UK

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850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plant

A significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW solar power plant on defence land. This initiative marks a major step in renewable energy adoption. The project will also feature a Battery Energy Storage System.

The Economic Times

Rows over defence investment plan ‘have badly harmed cabinet relations’

Sources say much delayed Dip is close to sign-off but only after some of the Labour government’s worst infighting

The Guardian - UK

'Only Serving Female Commando' Among Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Crash

Three Royal Navy personnel, including Britain's only serving female commando, died in a helicopter training crash near Dartmoor. An investigation is ongoing into the tragic incident.

International Business Times UK

Kate leads tribute after Navy helicopter deaths

The future queen spoke out following a fatal military training accident that claimed the lives of three Royal Navy personnel in Devon.

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Three British Navy personnel killed in helicopter crash during training exercise in Devon, MOD confirms

Three members of the Royal Navy have died after a military helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

The Times of India

Three members of Royal Navy killed in Devon helicopter crash

The helicopter crashed in a field at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, just before 4am on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Three members of Royal Navy killed as helicopter crashes on training exercise

The Ministry of Defence said the incident happened just before 4am on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Major human rights organisation backs call to scrap NHS contracts with Palantir

A major human rights organisation has backed calls to terminate NHS England's contract with US surveillance firm Palantir

The National (Scotland)

Fishermen recall mystery of 'yellow submarine' hauled ashore on Islay

TWO fishermen have recalled how they unexpectedly hauled in a “yellow submarine” off Islay more than 20 years ago, with their surprising catch…

The National (Scotland)

Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ hauled ashore on Islay in 2005

John Baker’s surprising discovery brought international attention to the island.

Evening Standard

Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ caught and hauled ashore

The surprising discovery brought international attention to the island

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Ministry of Defence accused of failing to tackle ‘normalisation of fraud’ after £1.5bn annual loss

MPs have published a scathing report on the culture within the Ministry of Defence

The Economic Times

HAL out, Tata and L&T in: IAF pushes ahead with private firms to fulfil India’s AMCA fifth-generation jet dream

India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has advanced with the Defence Ministry inviting bids from private firms for its development. Three consortia, including Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro, are vying to build the stealth fighter. Stringent timelines aim for the first prototype flight within 30 months,…

International Business Times UK

Should He 'Do a Trump'? Keir Starmer Warned To Order Historic Release Of Secret UK UFO Files

UFO researcher and film‑maker Mark Christopher Lee has urged Keir Starmer to 'do a Trump' by ordering the full release of secret UK UFO files and setting up a new, open UAP investigation unit.

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Female Soldier’s Horrific Passing After King Charles Performance Fuels Fresh Horse Show Scrutiny

“Her loss also raises uncomfortable questions about the dangers inherent in the ceremonial tradition,” a source said.

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The Guardian - UK

Mind the drone gap: war games begin inside secret Nato bunker in London tube station

British army is 80-90% short of drones as military exercise aims to build on European defence strategy

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

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

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

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