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Russian politicans urge demonstration of ‘nuclear force’ UK Defence Journal16:25
HMS Somerset returns to action after post-refit defects finally resolved Navy Lookout14:37
Royal Navy: HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomes family members aboard carrier as move sparks social… The News, Portsmouth10:20
UK Project Thunderbolt to explore lasers, hypersonic weapons UK Defence Journal08:58
Vladimir Putin urged to use the nuclear option if Ukraine uses British long-range missiles The Mirror14:20
Confident minister promises new warships will be built to boost fleet The News, Portsmouth14:32
Biden inches towards authorising Storm Shadows in Russia The Spectator14:57

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US Army orders more than 200 Bradley A4 IFVs for $440 million Shephard.co.uk17:59

In the last hour

Peter Hitchens: We'd barely beat Legoland in a war - yet our leaders still think they're… MailOnline17:16

In the last 2 hours

YOUR VIEWS: Emotional HMS Exmouth flag-raising and NC500 danger road John O'Groat Journal, Scotland17:03

Britain says Ukraine bridge hits disrupt Russian logistics UK Defence Journal16:54

More ‘Red Lines’ than troops: Russia’s endless warnings UK Defence Journal16:42

Russian politicans urge demonstration of ‘nuclear force’ UK Defence Journal16:25

HMS Iron Duke welcome the public onboard to showcase the warships' inner workings Forces TV16:11

In the last 4 hours

Review: Our Country’s Good British Theatre Guide15:51

UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with U.S. - UAE official Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:47

Watch: New warship HMS Cardiff be transported on river The News, Portsmouth15:41

'We need to stand united against Russia': Sir Ed Davey acknowledges 'disappointment' over delay in missile deal LBC News15:34

Could the fortunes of Swansea Airport be changing after years of decline? ITV15:10

Russia and Ukraine announce swap of 206 prisoners BBC15:05

Biden inches towards authorising Storm Shadows in Russia The Spectator14:57

BBC programme to highlight MoD's efforts to look after Salisbury Plain wildlife Salisbury Journal14:52

HMS Somerset returns to action after post-refit defects finally resolved Navy Lookout14:37

Confident minister promises new warships will be built to boost fleet The News, Portsmouth14:32

Vladimir Putin urged to use the nuclear option if Ukraine uses British long-range missiles The Mirror14:20

Mad Max warfare: Ukraine and Russia turn every day items into deadly weapons Forces TV14:19

H&W ‘can still deliver naval contract’ BBC14:12

Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility in Plymouth reopens after major upgrade Plymouth Live14:11

In the last 6 hours

Ukraine renews calls on the West to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory The Independent14:01

English Riviera Airshow 2025 dates confirmed Devon Live13:11

Divers hunting for clues on how the Bayesian sunk make discovery The Independent12:35

‘Transformative, for better and for worse’: what’s the legacy of Peru’s Alberto Fujimori Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:30

In the last 8 hours

Why renting clothes you can't afford can save you money MailOnline11:53

Sons of elites safe while ordinary Russians face frontlines UK Defence Journal11:26

Arnhem 80 and Battle of Britain anniversary services to be held at cathedral The Carlisle News & Star11:11

‘Tug of war’ talks over missiles helping Putin - ex-defence secretary The Independent10:52

Hawk jet's wheels turn one last time before becoming a gate guardian Forces TV10:36

Zelenskyy accuses the West of emboldening Putin as Starmer and Biden delay decision over long-range missiles LBC News10:33

Top Moscow official claims Russia has 'grounds' to use nukes - and threatens to turn Kyiv into 'melted spot' Sky News10:26

The mostly forgotten Second World War airfield now used for weather readings Essex Live10:24

Royal Navy: HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomes family members aboard carrier as move sparks social… The News, Portsmouth10:20

The Saturday Read: The Sicilian Defence The Saturday Read10:07

Earlier today

Canada eyes AUKUS membership over China concerns UK Defence Journal09:33

HMS Iron Duke: Royal Navy ship, involved in world-wide anti-drug smuggling operations, open to… National World09:23

UK Project Thunderbolt to explore lasers, hypersonic weapons UK Defence Journal08:58

'Privilege' to fly in Battle of Britain Air Show BBC08:50

UK arms export ban on Israel won’t change much UK Defence Journal08:33

US President Biden, UK PM Starmer put off Ukraine missiles decision London South East08:22

How the west is foiling Russia’s attempts to use the Arctic UK Defence Journal08:03

Eden Camp welcomes back a piece of "Great Escape" history York Press07:50

The war in Ukraine may yet shift from crisis to catastrophe i News07:40

UK confirms hostage rescue data given to Israel from flights UK Defence Journal06:25

Roads to shut in town for poignant reason - Britain's 'darkest hour' Gloucester Live06:17

Rees to be Told Border Facts – On This Day in 1974 The Irish News06:16

'Lonely' killer spent wife's life insurance on sex doll to 'replace her' The Mirror06:06

Here's how you can get in free to National Trust's Croome Court on this date Worcester News05:14

HMS Iron Duke is in Jersey this weekend Jersey Evening Post05:11

Iranian missiles to allow Russia to strike deeper into Ukraine - UK Iran International04:26

Leonardo leap programme to offer vital engineering careers for ex-armed forces Daily Echo03:49

Starmer talks up US-UK relationship - but questions remain over Ukraine's use of long-range missiles Sky News02:38

‘It’s difficult to hear’ – Volodymyr Zelensky tells of frustration as West mulls long-range… The Irish Independent02:37

Keir Starmer talks up US-UK relationship but questions remain over Ukraine's use of long-range… Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:35

Andrew Neil: It's time to ignore Putin's blood curdling threats, make clear we will not be… MailOnline02:05

Soldier who marched with the Army's famous Irish Guards wolfhound mascot Seamus 'is sacked… MailOnline02:00

Starmer says UK and US 'strategically aligned' after Biden White House meeting - as leaders brush off Putin threat LBC News01:00

Starmer says UK and US 'strategically aligned' after Biden White House meeting - as pair brush off Putin threat LBC News00:50

Joe Biden dismisses Russian threats during meeting with Keir Starmer Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:33

No new pledge on Ukraine missiles after Starmer-Biden talks BBC00:32

Growing dispute over telecoms mast on ancient site BBC00:08

Zelensky demands permission to fire British missiles into Russian territory as he blasts West's … MailOnline00:06

US approves Romania to acquire Lockheed Martin F-35s FlightGlobal00:00

Yesterday

Romania approved for F-35 acquisition FlightGlobal23:42 13-Sept-24

The West faces risks green-lighting Ukraine's use of long-range missiles - but bowing to Russian threats is more… Sky News23:25 13-Sept-24

Western allies face risks green-lighting Ukraine's use of long-range missiles - but bowing to… Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:22 13-Sept-24

PODCAST: Iran-backed Houthis ‘winning’ against US in the Red Sea Iran International23:12 13-Sept-24

Ed Sheeran takes time out from tour to treat British troops to intimate gig in Cyprus The Mirror23:10 13-Sept-24

Biden scolds journalist over question about Putin’s threat of war The Independent23:10 13-Sept-24

Royal Air Force stuns Navy in major upset at Inter Services opener Forces TV22:15 13-Sept-24

'British citizen' is sentenced to death along with 36 others including three Americans accused… MailOnline22:05 13-Sept-24

Royal Air Force narrowly scrapes win over Royal Navy in women's Inter Services rugby league opener Forces TV21:44 13-Sept-24

Watch: Three cheers for HMS Queen Elizabeth as she sails home The News, Portsmouth21:22 13-Sept-24

British citizen among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial i News21:18 13-Sept-24

Peugeot E-308 (2023 - ) review AutoTrader20:28 13-Sept-24

Western ‘inaction’ could embolden Putin and lead to wider war, says US ambassador to Nato Channel 420:26 13-Sept-24

Canada to deploy maritime patrol aircraft to enforce North Korea sanctions FlightGlobal20:16 13-Sept-24

Has the UK’s oldest Jewish newspaper become Benjamin Netanyahu’s propaganda tool? Middle East Monitor20:05 13-Sept-24

Lily Cole dazzles in a slip black dress while Dianna Agron looks elegant in a navy gown as they … MailOnline19:48 13-Sept-24

Veterans minister 'super encouraged' by mental health support at Op Courage visit Forces TV19:44 13-Sept-24

Protest against space radar dishes plan BBC19:35 13-Sept-24

'Fantastic' 80th anniversary at RAF Fairford BBC19:34 13-Sept-24

Hundreds watch Jersey's annual air display BBC19:24 13-Sept-24

Fab 3000 Glide Bomb: Threat or Stunt? The Wavell Room19:22 13-Sept-24

Starmer and Biden meet as Putin expels British diplomats, threatens war with NATO Reaction19:18 13-Sept-24

Pentagon signs largest-ever order for Raytheon AMRAAM missiles FlightGlobal19:14 13-Sept-24

Threat from China prompts Canada to seek place in Aukus security partnership Forces TV19:09 13-Sept-24

Royal Marines Commandos set their sights on success as sniper course draws to close Forces TV19:09 13-Sept-24

WW2 veteran from Wycombe celebrates 100th birthday with Spitfire flight Bucks Free Press19:04 13-Sept-24

Analysis-Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response includes nuclear test, experts say Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:03 13-Sept-24

Residents advised of RAF 'late flying' training The Carlisle News & Star18:54 13-Sept-24

British man among 37 sentenced to death over role in 'coup attempt' Evening Standard18:40 13-Sept-24

WWII-era bomber spotted flying overhead in striking video Watford Observer18:38 13-Sept-24

How you can tour a Royal Navy Ship for free this weekend ITV18:28 13-Sept-24

Ukraine's Western allies claim Iran has sent Fath-360 ballistic missiles to Russia i News18:15 13-Sept-24

Stream or Skip? Here's Everything Added to Netflix UK This Week (13th September 2024) New On Netflix18:09 13-Sept-24

How the love letters exchanged between queer soldiers inspired a touching art exhibition GCN18:01 13-Sept-24

No change to US policy on long-range missiles to Ukraine expected Friday, White House says Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:41 13-Sept-24

BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work Shephard.co.uk17:36 13-Sept-24

Navy warship open to visitors during Jersey visit BBC17:32 13-Sept-24

Russia ‘will escalate’ acts of sabotage against UK if missile ban lifted i News17:24 13-Sept-24

Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic TheJournal.ie17:20 13-Sept-24

The heroic RAF pilot whose story is being told at Hornchurch exhibition This Is Local London17:19 13-Sept-24

Neil Mackay: Scottish spymaster at heart of Ulster dirty war may be put in spotlight The Scottish Herald17:16 13-Sept-24

Royal Navy's Sting Ray torpedo set for £60m four-year 'best in class' upgrade Forces TV17:07 13-Sept-24

37 MPs demand explanation on failure to prevent F-35 fighter jet parts reaching Israel Left Foot Forward17:07 13-Sept-24

Russia is evading sanctions and purchasing US components for its arsenal, warns US Senate Shephard.co.uk16:59 13-Sept-24

Moment RAF Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls captured in spectacular video from the cockpit SussexWorld16:55 13-Sept-24

Ed Sheeran takes a break from his world tour to perform for delighted British troops and their… MailOnline16:44 13-Sept-24

Picture shows Royal Navy shadowing Russian vessels off Kent coast KentOnline16:33 13-Sept-24

Hip-hop pioneers recognised for lifetime contributions by Welsh Music Prize Nation.Cymru16:19 13-Sept-24

Who is Lady Sarah McCorquodale? Diana's sister supports Prince William Evening Standard16:17 13-Sept-24

Dry dock upgrade at key naval base to speed up redeployment of Royal Navy's submarines Forces TV16:17 13-Sept-24

From Star Wars to Beatles - military band reveals its repertoire Barnsley Chronicle16:08 13-Sept-24

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