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OPINION - Keir Starmer is planning the biggest shake-up of defence for fifty years — to Trump-proof Britain

The government’s new defence review will be announced on Monday by Keir Starmer on low expectation – but it is likely to be the most far reaching reform of the way Britain manages its defences for half a century.

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General accused of failing to report SAS war crimes evidence is made navy chief

Royal Navy leader also accused of overseeing denial of resettlement claims made by Afghans who aided UK forces

The Guardian - UK

UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military

Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin

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Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry.

Evening Standard

British and French military chiefs discuss plans to build on ‘formidable capabilities’ of Ukrainian army in peacekeeping talks

The defence secretary will hold further talks of the ‘coalition of the willing’ next week

The Independent UK

Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week

John Healey will host defence ministers in Brussels alongside his French counterpart.

Evening Standard

French, UK military chiefs discuss options to strengthen Ukraine's army

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hailed "tangible progress" after meeting British and French military chiefs in Kyiv to discuss strengthening the Ukrainian army and ways to support the war-torn country after any end of hostilities with Russia.

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Attacks on Ukraine a sobering reminder of Russia’s ‘barbaric war’, says minister

The head of Britain’s armed forces has met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Ukraine peacekeeping plans to continue despite lack of progress in Riyadh

Military leaders are expected to meet again at Northwood as operational planning for a European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine continues.

Evening Standard

King meets with UK and French military top brass at Windsor

Charles, head of the armed forces, held an audience with the Joint Chiefs of Staff from both countries in the castle’s White Drawing Room on Monday.

The Independent UK

British and French military chiefs meet ahead of Ukraine peacekeeping talks

The heads of the British and French armed forces met to discuss deeper military ties between the two countries

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin 'capitalising' on Donald Trump outbursts to drive rift between US and Europe, say war experts

All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this week as discussions kick off between White House and Ukrainian delegations

Evening Standard

Crunch US-Ukraine talks to begin as Starmer urges ‘positive outcome’

All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia this week as discussions kick off between White House and Ukrainian delegations.

The Independent UK

Starmer tells Trump he hopes US-Ukraine talks allow support for Kyiv to resume

The Prime Minister said a ‘positive outcome’ for the talks would be the resumption of intelligence-sharing and an end to the pause in arms shipments.

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Starmer to hold further Ukraine talks during week of intensive diplomacy

Sir Keir Starmer will convene a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Former minister ‘asked army chief to resign over national security incident’

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins is considered a frontrunner for the post of next chief of defence staff

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Britain's Armed Forces Chief Warns Of Third Nuclear Age

Adm. Tony Radakin warns of escalating global security threats, emphasizing nuclear risks and disruptive technologies. Concerns include Russia, China, Iran,...

The Independent UK

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

The head of Britain’s armed forces has warned that the world stands at the cusp of a “third nuclear age,’’ defined by multiple simultaneous challenges and weakened safeguards that kept previous threats in check

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The Independent UK

UK armed forces chief warns world on brink of third nuclear age

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says Russia has increasingly issued wild nuclear threats since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Evening Standard

Foreign Secretary vows to ‘do everything that is necessary’ to help Ukraine

The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Britain lagging behind European allies when it comes to war readiness, warns military chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says UK’s culture of national resilience is weaker than some of its allies – just as defence secretary unveils cuts to military

The Independent UK

Military ‘getting to grips’ with bullying and misogyny, says chief of defence staff

Chief of the Defence staff, Sir Tony Radakin, has insisted that the military is “getting to grips” with bullying and misogyny.

The Independent UK

Russia suffering highest daily frontline losses since start of war, says UK army chief

Vladimir Putin’s forces are currently losing around 1,500 soldiers every day, claims UK army chief Sir Tony Radakin

The Independent UK

Chief of defence staff ‘confident’ that the UK could fight full-scale war

Chief of defence staff, Sir Tony Radakin, has admitted he can “confidently” say Britain would be ready to fight a full-scale war if it needed to.

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