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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says ‘strong words’ exchanged in call with European leaders

European leaders say peace talks 'at a critical moment' for Ukraine and security of Euro-Atlantic region

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer leads tributes to armed forces member killed in Ukraine

The man died as he watched the testing of a new defensive capability, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard

UK member of the armed forces killed in Ukraine in ‘tragic accident’

Defence Secretary John Healey revealed his ‘devastation’ over the death.

The Independent UK

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Member of British armed forces killed in Ukraine in 'tragic accident'

The man died after watching his Ukrainian counterparts test a new defensive capability away from the front lines, the MoD said

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer pays tribute to member of UK armed forces killed in ‘tragic accident’ in Ukraine

MoD says Ukrainians were testing new defence equipment

The Independent UK

Abandoned UK village closed to public set to reopen for four days

Residents of the unusual settlement were evicted in the 1940s

The Independent UK

‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones

As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead market

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SAS TV star Ant Middleton accused of revealing ‘sensitive’ special forces details on podcast

Disclosures on the podcast included ‘highly sensitive’ information about weapons, lawyers told the High Court

The Independent UK

Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Warship and Tanker as Ministers Warn of Rising Threat Near UK Coast

The Royal Navy intercepts a Russian warship and tanker in the English Channel as UK ministers warn of rising naval threats near the coast amid increased Russian activity.

International Business Times UK

Royal Navy Confronts Russian Ships While Divers Uncover Suspected Sonobuoy in Conservation Zone

Defence Secretary John Healey cites a 30 per cent rise in Russian naval activity near the UK, following the discovery of a potential sonobuoy in Pembrokeshire.

International Business Times UK

What do we know about the Russian ‘spy ship’ Yantar tracked in UK waters?

The Kremlin is suspected of deploying the vessel to stalk the seabed, gathering intelligence that could be used in acts of sabotage.

Euronews

Royal Navy Crew Member Missing Update: What Led Authorities To End The Search

Authorities have ended the search for the missing Royal Navy crew member off Ireland's coast after extensive efforts. Here's what officials have confirmed so far.

International Business Times UK

Missing RFA Sailor Case Raises Tough Question: Is Britain's Naval Workforce Stretched Too Thin?

The extensive search for a missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's coast has ended, raising questions about whether Britain's naval workforce is under increasing strain.

International Business Times UK

Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

The Ministry of Defence said the missing RFA Tidesurge crew member has not been found and their family has been informed.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

The casual cruelty of the MoD’s Afghanistan cover-up is now clear for all to see

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW : Editorial: The damning findings of parliament's most powerful select committee show a toxic cycle of failures that put our allies’ lives at risk – even as bureaucrats tried to keep their mistakes a secret

The Guardian - UK

Two-thirds of women in UK military sexually harassed in past year, survey finds

MoD survey also finds nearly one in 10 have been subject to non-consensual sexual activity and a third have been groped or touched

Euronews

Germany inches close to agreement on contentious military service but questions remain

In ten years, Germany wants to increase the number of service members in the Bundeswehr; the question of how to do this is another, with the SPD and CDU/CSU divided about the details.

Euronews

Poland is launching a new military training programme. How will citizens respond to it?

Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence.

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Evening Standard

Defence Secretary ‘failed to deny £2.6 billion of cuts’ for the MoD, say Tories

Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge urged the Government to scrap their Chagos deal to save money.

Evening Standard

New body to run military housing as MoD plans decade-long accommodation overhaul

Defence Secretary John Healey is to announce the new Defence Housing Service, which will take over management of service accommodation.

The Independent UK

Government data leaks can be a matter of life and death

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As The Independent reveals new details about the catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach that may have exposed to the Taliban details of thousands of Afghans who helped UK forces, wider questions now need to be asked about the way officialdom deals with data

The Independent UK

MoD still unclear on cost of RAF nuclear jet plan, MPs say

The Prime Minister announced in June that the UK would purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to potentially take part in airborne nuclear strikes.

The Independent UK

Plans to end asylum hotels ‘won’t save any money’

The government has suggested closing hotels is a bid to appease the public but critics have said it will not save the taxpayer any money

The Guardian - UK

At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghans in data leak have been killed, study suggests

Research also finds 200 of 231 people notified by MoD of breach reported threats to themselves or families

Evening Standard

Families of 1994 Chinook crash victims seek answers as 47,000 sign petition

The petition from the Chinook Justice Campaign will be handed in at Downing Street.

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