Economic weakness threatens UK defence - Shapps
Grant Shapps warns that Britain's stagnant economy and weak growth forecasts are creating direct consequences for defence spending and military capability.
Category : Defence Security
Israel threatens major offensive against Hezbollah
Israeli Defence Minister threatens to intensify military campaign against Hezbollah as cross-border tensions reach boiling point. Exclusive analysis of the growing conflict.
Ukraine deploys elite forces to defend Pokrovsk
Ukrainian special forces have been rushed to the eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops intensify their assault on this strategically vital location, with both sides recognising its crucial importance to the frontline.
Operation Plato: Police Terrorism Protocol Explained
Exclusive insight into the secretive police code 'Operation Plato' activated during terrorism incidents and what it means for public safety in the capital.
£9.2bn Military Housing Revolution Announced
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reveals massive £9.2bn investment to transform crumbling military accommodation into modern homes for service personnel and their families across the UK.
US vows to treat drug smugglers like Al-Qaeda
In a stark escalation of counter-narcotics operations, US Southern Command confirms lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Caribbean waters, comparing their treatment to notorious terrorist organisations.
Nine critical after Southport terror attack at kids' dance class
Emergency services rush to critical incident in Southport after multiple stabbings at children's dance class, with counter-terrorism police leading investigation.
US military strike kills three in Caribbean drug operation
A controversial US military operation in international Caribbean waters has resulted in three fatalities after targeting what officials claim was a narcotics smuggling vessel, raising questions about jurisdiction and military protocol.
Nine with life-threatening injuries in train stabbing
Major incident unfolds at UK train station with multiple life-threatening injuries as counter-terrorism units take charge of the investigation into violent stabbing attack.
Train Stabbing: Nine With Life-Threatening Injuries
Counter-terrorism police join investigation after multiple stabbings on train service leave ten hospitalised with life-threatening injuries in major security incident.
Ukraine troops hold strong in Pokrovsk defence
Ukrainian forces maintain strategic strongholds in Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assaults, as Kyiv reports significant enemy losses and prepares for winter defence operations.
Ukraine denies mass surrender in Severodonetsk
Conflicting reports emerge from eastern Ukraine as Russian claims of Ukrainian surrenders in Severodonetsk are challenged by Kyiv, which maintains its forces continue fierce resistance in the strategic city.
Russian Missile Attack Kills One, Injures 15
A deadly Russian ballistic missile assault has left one person dead and at least 15 injured, marking one of the most severe attacks in recent weeks. Emergency services continue rescue operations amid widespread destruction.
Al-Qaeda's JNIM Brings Mali to Its Knees
An in-depth analysis of JNIM's devastating campaign in Mali, revealing how the Al-Qaeda affiliate is exploiting governance failures to establish control over vast territories and push the nation toward collapse.
Israel: Gaza remains not hostages, officials confirm
Israeli authorities have determined that human remains recently recovered from Gaza do not belong to hostages, as forensic examination continues amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
US military edges closer to Venezuela in satellite images
Exclusive satellite imagery shows US military assets moving closer to Venezuela amid growing tensions, raising questions about President Trump's intentions in the region.
Ukraine: Russia's substation attacks are nuclear terrorism
Ukrainian officials warn that targeted Russian strikes on electrical substations serving nuclear facilities constitute acts of nuclear terrorism, raising global safety concerns.
US military buildup near Venezuela revealed in satellite images
Exclusive satellite imagery shows US military assets moving closer to Venezuela amid growing tensions, raising questions about President Trump's strategic objectives in the region.
Bulgarians jailed for Paris Jewish memorial vandalism
Two Bulgarians receive prison sentences for desecrating a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French investigators uncovering evidence pointing to Russian state involvement in the coordinated attack.
Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon amid war fears
Fresh hostilities erupt along Israel-Lebanon border as Israeli military escalates strikes against Hezbollah targets, raising fears of wider regional conflict.
Ex-sergeant major jailed for assaulting teenage soldier
Ex-sergeant major Paul McDonald receives prison sentence for sexually assaulting 18-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck at Surrey barracks, as court hears disturbing details of the abuse of power.
Army accused of empty promises after soldier's suicide
Exclusive: The mother of Private Jaysley Beck condemns the British Army for failing to implement crucial welfare reforms following her daughter's tragic death, claiming 'this doesn't feel like justice'.
Army sergeant-major jailed for soldier sexual assault
A former Army sergeant-major has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a junior soldier, Jaysley Beck, in a case that has raised serious questions about military conduct and victim protection.
CIA Twin Scientists Arrested for China Espionage
Identical twin brothers, both CIA scientists, face shocking espionage charges after allegedly stealing military technology secrets for China. The Halloween arrest reveals a sophisticated intelligence operation spanning years.
Secret Dutch Missile Deal with Ukraine Exposed
Explosive revelations emerge as the Netherlands is caught in a covert missile supply operation to Ukraine, while Russian forces escalate assaults across multiple fronts. Latest developments in the European security crisis.
Russia's Secret 1,500-Mile Missile Unleashed
Exclusive intelligence reveals Russia has deployed a previously unknown long-range missile capable of striking targets across Europe, raising alarm in Western security circles.
UK fighter jet programme 'complacent' - damning report
A scathing National Audit Office investigation exposes critical failures in Britain's £10bn Tempest fighter programme, warning of delays, capability gaps, and questionable spending decisions.
Trump Orders Nuclear Test Prep Amid Xi Summit
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump has ordered preparations for potential nuclear weapons testing, marking a dramatic escalation in global tensions as he meets with China's Xi Jinping.
Ex-British soldier arrested in Kyiv for spying
A former British soldier has been detained in Ukraine's capital and faces serious allegations of gathering intelligence for Russian security services, raising concerns about security breaches.
NATO battles Russia's covert political warfare in Europe
Exclusive analysis reveals how Western alliances are confronting Russia's sophisticated campaign of political manipulation, cyber attacks and covert funding that aims to destabilise democracies without firing a shot.
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