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Israeli defence officials' India visit to deepen strategic ties: IMOD

A high-level Israeli defence delegation's visit to India is set to significantly strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Discussions focused on expanding bilateral defence and industrial cooperation, including joint planning, training, and advancements in technology like AI and cybersecurity. This collaboration underscores Israel's strategy to broaden its strategic…

The Economic Times

Security Fears in the UK Grow: Nearly 4,000 Ministry of Defence Passes Were Reportedly Lost or Stolen Last Year

Nearly 4,000 Ministry of Defence passes were lost or stolen in 2025, raising security concerns over access to Britain's sensitive military sites.

International Business Times UK

Russia is firing warning shots off the Isle of Wight: How worried should Britain be?

A heavily armed Russian warship opened fire near a civilian yacht sailed by a retired British couple

The Independent UK

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Timeline of UK-Russia incidents at sea since the war in Ukraine began

The incident between the yacht and the Admiral Grigorovich is the latest friction to occur between the UK and Russia at sea

The Independent UK

Russia says yacht making 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted warning shots

The incident comes two days after armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet.

Euronews

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel

LONDON - British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time operation hailed by Kyiv as a blow to Moscow’s war machine.

Bangkok Post

Derelict MoD torpedo site gets approval for major tourism redevelopment

A FORMER Ministry of Defence torpedo testing station on the banks of a Scottish loch has been green lit for a major mixed-use tourism development…

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Diplomats Told to Leave Kyiv as Russia Signals Its Deadliest Strikes on the Capital Are Still Ahead

Russia's Ministry of Defence has warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv as it begins systematic strikes on military-industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times 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

Apache helicopter's 'loyal wingmen' support drones to be used for precision strikes, other duties — British Army's Project NYX funding money goes to four firms as effort hits new milestone

UK Ministry of Defence shortlists four firms to develop 'loyal wingmen' autonomous drones for British Army Apache helicopters.

Tom’s Hardware

Late warnings and a minister’s fall: Latvia’s air-defence failures revealed

Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s military readiness.

Euronews

How Did Nick Pope Die? Real Cause of Death and Why He Demanded UFO Disclosure

Nick Pope, a former UK Ministry of Defence official known for his work on UFOs, has died aged 60 from oesophageal cancer. He was a prominent voice in UFO discussions.

International Business Times UK

The UK is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it faces – security expert explains why

Lord Robertson, former UK defence secretary and Nato chief, has said that the UK’s national security is “in peril”. He is right. There is no secret about what the threats are. In addition to the woeful news from the Middle East and Ukraine every day, stories of sabotage, hacking, Russian…

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The Independent UK

Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears UK security is ‘in peril’

The armed forces are thought to be facing a financial black hole of around £28bn over the next four years

The Times of India

UAE: BAPS Hindu Mandir to reopen from April 14 in Abu Dhabi after temporary closure

The UAE Ministry of Defence recently announced on April 9, 2026, that the country's skies were free from aerial threats after 40 days of war. Now, religious institutions that had been closed for a limited period of time due to the regional tensions have been reopened for the general public.

International Business Times UK

US Congressman Says Government Confirmed 'Alien Life' Exists Hours Before UFO Advocate Nick Pope's Death

US Congressman Tim Burchett reveals government confirmation of alien contact, just before UFO advocate Nick Pope's death, marking a pivotal moment in UFO disclosure.

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Nick Pope - the UFO expert, known as the 'real Fox Mulder' - has died at the age of 60

UFO expert Nick Pope - who worked for the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) between 1991 and 1994 - has passed away aged 60.

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Tom’s Hardware

UK confirms drone-killing DragonFire laser weapon for Royal Navy destroyers by 2027 —laser downs 400mph high‑speed drones, costs $13 per shot

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon will be installed on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers by 2027, five years ahead of the original schedule.

The Independent UK

How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack

Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles

BANG Premier

Nick Pope - Britain's top UFO expert, known as the 'real Fox Mulder' - reveals devastating diagnosis

UFO expert Nick Pope - who worked for the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) between 1991 and 1994 - has revealed he has been diagnosed with incurable cancer.

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Middle East on Brink After US–Israel Strike Kills Iran’s Supreme Leader

A dramatic escalation in the Middle East has followed a joint United States–Israeli military operation that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes across the region and raising fears of a broader conflict.

The Independent UK

F15 fighter jet falls from sky amid Iranian strikes on Kuwait

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Euronews

Russian intelligence claims UK and France plan to send nuclear arms to Ukraine, but offers no proof

As Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Kyiv has shut down "absurd" claims by Russian intelligence that the UK and France will give it nuclear weapons.

The Guardian - UK

Palantir deals are a threat to our data rights as UK citizens

Letters: This US tech giant should not have been given NHS or Ministry of Defence contracts, writes Stephen Saunders. Plus a letter from Jan Savage

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