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Defence Secretary praises UK defence industry partnership
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has praised the MOD’s partnership with Britain’s defence industry, which is rising to meet the challenges of maintaining critical output during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Sunak considering exemptions to Rwanda bill for some Afghans
via theguardian.comLords also press ministers to allow independent Rwanda monitoring as deportation bill returns to CommonsUK politics – latest updatesRishi Sunak’s government is considering concessions on the Rwanda deportation bill to allow exemptions for Afghans who served alongside UK forces, parliamentary sources say.Ministers are also being pressed to give ground to an amendment to the legislation so that the east African country could be ruled unsafe by a monitoring committee. Continue reading.. -
Britain has no business intervening in the war in Gaza. So why did it defend Israel against Iran? | Simon Jenkins
via theguardian.comOur leaders are too eager to revisit the UK’s one-time role as police officer to the world. This isn’t the way to do foreign affairsBritain’s use of its air force to defend Israel against Iran at the weekend was an emphatic intervention in the war in Gaza. It was more than Britain has done for Ukraine. And while the war in Ukraine does at least have implications, albeit distant, for Britain’s long-term defence, Israel’s dispute with Gaza has none. It is not Britain& -
Fate of Middle East hangs in the balance as Israel mulls its next steps
via theguardian.comJoe Biden is believed to have urged restraint, and Tehran deems the matter ‘concluded’ but ultimately Israel’s response lies in the hands of three prickly rivals in its war cabinet Iran attack on Israel – live updatesFull report: Iran launches hundreds of drones and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented attackIran attack – what we know so farThe prospect of a major regional war in the Middle East hangs in the balance on Sunday morning, when Benjamin Netanyahu&r -
Iran launches hundreds of drones and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented attack
via theguardian.comIslamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on Jewish state involved more than 200 drones and missiles, and raises the risk of a broader regional conflagrationIran launches attack against Israel – liveIran missile and drone attack on Israel – what we know so farIran launched more than 200 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night, in the Islamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on the Jewish state, bringing a years-long shadow war into the open and threatening to -
Iran launches drones and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented attack
via theguardian.comIslamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on Jewish state involved more than 200 drones and missiles, and raises the risk of a broader regional conflagrationIran launches attack against Israel – liveIran missile and drone attack on Israel – what we know so farIran launched more than 200 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night, in the Islamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on the Jewish state, bringing a years-long shadow war into the open and threatening to -
Iran missile and drone attack on Israel – what we know so far
via theguardian.comIsrael’s military has reported minor damage after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles towards it late on Saturday Iran attack on Israel – live updatesFull report: Iran launches drones and cruise missiles against IsraelIran has launched dozens of drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel, the Islamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on the Jewish state in response to the 1 April strike on an Iranian diplomatic building in the Syrian capital of Damascus which ki -
US and UK forces help shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Syria and Iraq
via theguardian.comUS defence official says action is part of ‘ironclad commitment to Israel’s security’, with UK’s Royal Air Force also involved in regional operations Iran launches attack against Israel – liveFull report: Israel under fire as Iran launches drones and cruise missilesA hastily assembled coalition including the US and UK has helped Israel shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Iraq and Syria in an effort to blunt the attack and prevent an uncontrollable escalation.As a -
Labour aims to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP
via theguardian.comStarmer’s comments come before visit to Barrow, where he is to promise nuclear deterrent is ‘bedrock’ of security planLabour will aim to raise the UK’s defence spending to 2.5% of GDP “as soon as resources allow”, its leader Keir Starmer has said.Speaking to the i newspaper, Starmer said defence was “the number one issue for any government” in a world where international threats had risen and the situation was “more volatile” than it ha -
Starmer to make defence pledges with ‘bedrock’ of nuclear deterrent
via theguardian.comOn visit to Barrow, Labour leader due to say defence procurement will strengthen security and growthKeir Starmer will promise to make the UK’s nuclear deterrent the “bedrock” of his security plan to keep Britain safe.On Friday he will become the first Labour leader in 30 years to visit Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, where nuclear submarines are being built. He will be joined by the Australian high commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, and the shadow defence secretary, John Healey -
Ex-defence ministers ‘wrong’ to say UK unprepared for war, deputy PM says
via theguardian.comOliver Dowden criticises James Heappey and Ben Wallace, saying action is being takenFormer defence ministers are wrong to issue a stark warning that the UK is unprepared for war as a “whole-nation endeavour”, the deputy prime minister has said.The outgoing defence minister, James Heappey, called on ministers to do more to prepare for conflict just weeks after resigning from his Ministry of Defence (MoD) post, saying the UK has failed to prepare for war. Continue reading... -
Royal Navy seizes £17m of drugs in Caribbean Sea
via theguardian.comHMS Trent seized 200kg of cocaine and other drugs in two operations that intercepted speedboats The Royal Navy has seized nearly £17m worth of drugs after it intercepted smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean Sea.HMS Trent seized 200kg of cocaine and other drugs with an estimated street value of £16.7m across two operations. Continue reading... -
Venezuela says US building ‘secret’ bases in disputed Essequibo
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday accused the United States of building “secret military bases” in Essequibo, an oil-rich region of Guyana that Caracas claims as its territory. “We have information proving that in the territory of Guyana Essequibo, temporarily administered by Guyana, secret military bases of the (US) Southern Command… a body of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/venezuela-says-us-building-secret-bases-in-disputed-essequib -
Israel cancels leave for combat units after Iran consulate strike
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkThe Israeli army has suspended leave for its combat units, it said Thursday, amid the Gaza war and as tensions with Iran grew after a strike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus. Israeli media reported that the military was also calling up more reservist soldiers “against the background of the visible threats from Iran”. “Leave will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-cancels-leave-for-combat-units-after-iran-consulate-strike-80194/ -
US blames Microsoft ‘cascade of errors’ for Chinese hack
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkA scathing US government report found that an intrusion into Microsoft servers by a Chinese hacking group, which breached the emails of multiple senior US officials, was due to a “cascade of avoidable errors” by the tech giant. The Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), led by the US Department of Homeland Security, conducted a seven-month […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-blames-microsoft-cascade-of-errors-for-chinese-hack-80190/ -
UK govt under pressure to suspend Israeli arms export licenses
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkThe UK government faced growing pressure Wednesday to suspend arms export licenses to Israel, after an Israeli strike killed three Britons and four others all working for a food charity in Gaza. Britain’s strategic licensing criteria states that weapons should not be exported when there is a “clear risk” they could be used in international […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-govt-under-pressure-to-suspend-israeli-arms-export-licenses-80186/ -
Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military planes around island: ministry
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkTaiwan said Wednesday that 30 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the island in a 24-hour window — one of the highest daily numbers this year. China considers self-ruling Taiwan its territory, and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan’s defence ministry said 20 of the aircraft […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-detects-30-chinese-military-planes-around-island-ministry-80177/ -
North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new medium-to-long range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, state media said Wednesday, hailing the “important military strategic value” of the new weapon. Video in state media showed the missile being carried into position on its launching vehicle, as Kim and an array of uniformed soldiers stood by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-test-fired-new-solid-fuel-hypersonic-missile-80168/ -
Dutch to deploy Patriot air defence unit to Lithuania
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that the Netherlands will temporarily deploy Patriot missile systems to Lithuania, as the Baltics seek NATO allies to rotate air defence capabilities to the region. “Dutch armed forces are currently making preparations for a patriot air defence unit to conduct an exercise in Lithuania this summer,” Rutte […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dutch-to-deploy-patriot-air-defence-unit-to-lithuania-80173/ -
North Korea fires medium-range ballistic missile
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkNorth Korea fired a medium-range ballistic missile on Tuesday, with South Korea, the United States and Japan conducting a joint aerial exercise involving nuclear-capable B-52H bombers just hours later. Pyongyang’s latest launch comes less than two weeks after Kim supervised a solid-fuel engine test for a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile (IRBM), with experts suggesting the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-fires-medium-range-ballistic-missile-80182/ -
In 1994, I was the last person sent to prison in the UK for being gay – and I’m still being punished today
via theguardian.comFor two years, David Bonney’s sexuality was investigated by his employer, the RAF. When he confessed, he was sent to solitaryDavid Bonney realised his employer, the Royal Air Force, was investigating his sexuality within minutes of entering the guard room at RAF Mount Batten, a military base near Plymouth. It was 1991 and Bonney, then a 21-year-old medical assistant, had just been escorted from his post at the medical centre by military police. He sat down in the guard room, opposite the d -
UK’s ever more expensive nuclear submarines will torpedo spending plans for years to come
via theguardian.comWhoever wins the next election, a reckoning is overdue on the costs of Britain’s nuclear deterrentWhen Rishi Sunak visited Barrow-in-Furness on Monday he said the Cumbrian town was “mission critical for our country” because of its role building four new nuclear submarines to carry the UK’s nuclear weapons. If you believe Sunak’s erstwhile ally, Dominic Cummings, then that mission faces serious problems.Cummings, once Boris Johnson’s most powerful adviser, said -
British army ends century-old ban to allow troops to grow beards
via theguardian.comPolicy change stipulates ‘no patchy or uneven growth’ and allows length of up to 25.5mmAfter more than a century of having their clean-shaven chins inspected, soldiers and officers in the British army will be allowed to grow beards.The change in policy is not a chance for a hirsute free-for-all, however, as facial hair will be strictly monitored for length and grooming. Continue reading... -
‘I’m not profiting from misery. I’m averting more’ – Thales’s UK boss on making missiles for Ukraine
via theguardian.comWhether manufacturing drones or printing British blue passports, the defence contractor is flying high in a geopolitically risky climateFor a “ferocious remainer”, Alex Cresswell is remarkably proud of his blue passport. For some, the dark rectangle on his office table is a sad symbol of Britain’s departure from the EU. But while the Thales UK boss describes watching the Brexit squabbles in Westminster from his decade-long posting at the company’s Paris HQ as “excru -
Japan’s cabinet approves fighter jet exports
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkJapan’s cabinet on Tuesday eased strict transfer rules for military equipment to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets being developed with Britain and Italy. The three countries are pooling their know-how in cutting-edge air combat technology to develop the jet, which they hope will be ready by 2035. Government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japans-cabinet-approves-fighter-jet-exports-80163/ -
Taiwan conducts missile drills ‘in face of’ China military intrusions
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkTaiwan conducted an air defence test on Tuesday deploying US-made Patriot missiles and its anti-aircraft artillery systems, saying it will ramp up training in the face of Chinese military “intrusions” around the self-ruled island. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has said it will not rule out using force to bring the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-conducts-missile-drills-in-face-of-china-military-intrusions-80159/ -
Syria strikes kill 13, including Iran Guard: monitor
via defencetalk.comDefenceTalkAt least nine pro-Tehran fighters, including an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, were among 13 people killed in air strikes in eastern Syria on Tuesday, a war monitor said. “Nine pro-Iranian fighters, including a Revolutionary Guards commander, were killed in air strikes targeting the villa they were staying in, which served as a communications centre,” the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syria-strikes-kill-13-including-iran-guard-monitor-80155/ -
Minister told to name sources in Afghan inquiry or face potential jail term
via theguardian.comJohnny Mercer given 10 days to reveal source of claims British troops engaged in war crimesThe minister for veterans’ affairs, Johnny Mercer, has been given 10 days to reveal the source of allegations British troops engaged in war crimes in Afghanistan, or face a potential prison sentence.Mercer in effect admitted last month in front of the public inquiry into the claims that he believed members of the SAS had engaged in dozens of unlawful killings of Afghan civilians between 2010 and 2013 -
More than half of England’s army veterans have health problems – report
via theguardian.comSurvey finds many ex-military personnel fear being misunderstood and are reluctant to seek professional helpMore than half of England’s army veterans have experienced mental or physical health issues since returning to civilian life, and some are reluctant to share their experiences, a survey has revealed.The survey of 4,910 veterans, commissioned jointly by the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), found that 55% have experienced a health issue pote -
Al-Yamamah arms deal report comes to light ending anti-corruption campaigners’ battle
via theguardian.comInquiry by National Audit Office into British-Saudi arms contract reveals evidence of MoD deception over bribery allegationsA suppressed official report on alleged corruption in a giant British-Saudi arms contract has been discovered in a public archive, ending a three-decade battle by campaigners for the controversial document to be revealed.The report, which the Guardian is publishing on its website along with various accompanying documents, is believed to be the only inquiry by Britain’
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