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manilatimes.networld5 days ago
UK defence chief says extra funding needed to avoid training and operations cuts
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton told peers that day-to-day activity funding in the Defence Investment Plan falls short. Former defence secretary John Healey resigned last week over the same shortfall.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics22 days ago
UK Armed Forces to Receive Pay Rise Following Review Body Recommendations
The salary increase will be the third since Labour took power in 2024 and will be backdated to 1 April 2026. Satisfaction with service life rose to 45 per cent in the latest Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey.
news.google.compolitics29 days ago
Red Arrows to Use Seven-Jet Formation for Most 2026 Displays
The RAF Aerobatic Team will fly a reduced seven-aircraft formation for routine performances through at least 2030 because the Hawk T1 engines are no longer manufactured. The nine-jet Diamond Nine formation will be reserved for selected national and international events.
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The Independentpolitics30 days ago
UK Defence Spending Plan Not Yet Published
The Ministry of Defence reported two Russian warplanes intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea in the past month. NATO is conducting joint military exercises from a disused section of Charing Cross station in London.
The Bbcpolitics40 days ago
UK Sends Jets, Drones and Warship to Multinational Strait of Hormuz Mission
The UK will contribute fighter jets, drones, mine-hunting systems and a warship to a defensive multinational operation aimed at securing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Defence minister John Healey announced the package at a virtual summit of defence ministers o…
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+40BBC Newsworld42 days ago
UK Deploys HMS Dragon to Middle East
The United Kingdom is sending the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a UK-France-led multinational coalition to safeguard commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment is described as prudent planning and will only activ…
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manilatimes.netpolitics44 days ago
UK Government to Fund Travel for Remaining WWII Veterans to Normandy and Arnhem Events
The Ministry of Defence will cover overseas travel costs for remaining Second World War veterans to attend 80th anniversary events. Funding flows through the Royal British Legion to charities facilitating visits to France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
GB Newsfinance53 days ago
UK Navy Chief Calls for Tech Investments and Risk-Taking in Response to Evolving Global Threats
First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins called for the Royal Navy to adopt more risks and advanced technologies to stay ahead of enemies. He highlighted evolving threats including Russian incursions and Middle East developments. The speech comes amid government commitments to inc…