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MoD seeks out-of-court resolution over compensation battle with gay veterans https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/mod-wes-streeting-legal-battle-gay-veterans #MinistryOfDefence #WesStreeting #Military #LgbtqRights #UkNews #Politics

MoD seeks out-of-court resolution over compensation battle with gay veterans
By Aletha Adu

Exclusive: West Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of military

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/mod-wes-streeting-legal-battle-gay-veterans

#MinistryofDefence #WesStreeting #Military #LGBTQrights #UKnews #Politics #TheGuardian #AlethaAdu

‘Glaring gaps’ in military leave UK exposed to Russian attacks | News UK

There are fears Russia could use the gap to attack vital infrastructure (Picture: Royal Navy) The UK has…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #UK #ministryofdefence #NATO #News #RoyalNavy #UnitedKingdom #VladimirPutin
https://www.europesays.com/britain/149670/

https://www.europesays.com/britain/149670/ ‘Glaring gaps’ in military leave UK exposed to Russian attacks | News UK #MinistryOfDefence #NATO #News #RoyalNavy #UK #UnitedKingdom #VladimirPutin

https://www.europesays.com/gbr/dby/2710/ ‘Enough is enough’: The Derbyshire villages facing barrage of new homes plans #A50 #Derbyshire #Etwall #Hilton #LiberalDemocrats #MinistryOfDefence #Politics #Premium #Swadlincote #Toyota

Cybersecurity expert warns situation is 'serious' as 'millions of sites impacted by PHP vulnerabilities'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/cyber-security-php-ai-vulnerable-37798908

‘Glaring gaps’ in military leave UK exposed to Russian attacks

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/22/glaring-gaps-military-leave-uk-exposed-russian-attacks-29729614/

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/46159/ Finland to deliver urgent defence materiel assistance to Ukraine #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #decisions #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #ForeignAndSecurityPolicy #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease #RussianAttackOnUkraine

Royal Navy lacks resources to counter Russian threat in high north, MPs warn
By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Committee cites shortfalls of submarines and warships and says ‘dramatic progress’ needed by end of decade

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/22/uk-risk-russian-aggression-lack-submarines-warships-mps-warn

#Defencepolicy #RoyalNavy #MinistryofDefence #Military #Politics #UKnews #TheGuardian #DanSabbaghDefence #securityeditor

Royal British Legion poppy appeal kicks off with a one-day mission

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/poppy-appeal-royal-british-legion-37796145

'Glaring gaps' in UK's High North military leave Brits and nuclear deterrent vulnerable to Russia

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-high-north-military-russia-37795226

Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback
By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hour

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/wes-streeting-delays-defence-jobs-plan-young-people-union-pushback-mod-uk

#Defencepolicy #Workcareers #UKnews #WesStreeting #Politics #MinistryofDefence #Youngpeople #Tradeunions #Society #Money #TheGuardian #AlexandraToppingPoliticalcorrespondent

Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/wes-streeting-delays-defence-jobs-plan-young-people-union-pushback-mod-uk #DefencePolicy #WorkCareers #UkNews #WesStreeting #Politics #MinistryOfDefence #YoungPeople #TradeUnions #Society #Money

SAS soldiers arrested over murder while hunting ISIS in Syria - then sent back to warzone 48 hours later

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sas-soldiers-isis-terror-syria-37784389

RAF jets in near-misses with mystery drones over UK skies | News UK

A British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft flies at RAF Coningsby (Picture: Getty) The RAF had…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #UK #ministryofdefence #News #RAFandRedArrows #UnitedKingdom
https://www.europesays.com/britain/146073/

https://www.europesays.com/britain/146073/ RAF jets in near-misses with mystery drones over UK skies | News UK #MinistryOfDefence #News #RAFAndRedArrows #UK #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/40488/ Cyprus hosts EU defence innovation hackathon as Palmas stresses importance of technology #CyprusNews #Europe #EuropeanDefence #EuropeanDefense #hackathon #MinistryOfDefence #VasilisPalmas

https://www.europesays.com/gbr/ess/3632/ ‘Explosion’ could be heard across Essex city as gunfire expected #Essex #MinistryOfDefence #Southend #Twitter #Weather

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/38145/ Working group proposes G2G contracting to boost Finnish defence industry exports #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease

Alleged abuse victims at British military school in Germany tell of agonising fight for justice
By Hannah Al-Othman

Two women, now in their 50s, say MoD refuses to take responsibility for abuse they suffered as children

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/10/military-school-alleged-abuse-1980s-bunde-germany

#Violenceagainstwomenandgirls #Rapeandsexualassault #Britisharmy #MinistryofDefence #Childprotection #Police #Military #Law #UKnews #Germany #Europe #Worldnews #TheGuardian #HannahAlOthman

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/30160/ Finland to deliver urgent defence materiel assistance to Ukraine #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #decisions #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #ForeignAndSecurityPolicy #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease #RussianAttackOnUkraine

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/29192/ NATO Forward Land Forces Finland to start operations on 6 June #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #ForeignAndSecurityPolicy #GovernmentPlatforms #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease #puolustusyhteistyö #UudenAikakaudenUlkoJaTurvallisuuspolitiikka

Not since 9/11 has the UK faced such a security crisis – and threat to our liberal principles | Gaby Hinsliff https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/08/911-uk-security-crisis-threat-liberal-principles-securocracy #Iran #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #UsMilitary #WorldNews #MinistryOfDefence #UkNews

Not since 9/11 has the UK faced such a security crisis – and threat to our liberal principles | Gaby Hinsliff
By Gaby Hinsliff

The combination of Iranian, Russian and Chinese aggression is deeply concerning: just how much more concerned with security should the country be?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/08/911-uk-security-crisis-threat-liberal-principles-securocracy

#Iran #MiddleEastandnorthAfrica #USmilitary #Worldnews #MinistryofDefence #UKnews #TheGuardian #GabyHinsliff

Two men arrested for ‘trespassing UK RAF base’ after abandoned vehicle spotted

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/08/two-men-arrested-trespassing-uk-raf-base-29693220/

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/28770/ Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: A maintenance and service centre for MLRS Common Fire Control System will be created in Finland #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #ForeignAndSecurityPolicy #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/28458/ Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen: A multinational programme will be built around Patria’s new tracked vehicle #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #decisions #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #ForeignAndSecurityPolicy #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/28248/ Germany disputes Ifo analysis that says it diverted third of defence-designated debt #ConstitutionalExemption #debt #FinanceMinistry #GermanDefence #GermanDefense #GermanGovernment #germany #GovernmentSpending #MinistryOfDefence

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/27477/ Finnish Army to boost mobility of northern forces #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #Defence #Finland #FinnishMilitary #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/26968/ Finnish Army to boost mobility of northern forces #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/26750/ Minister of Defence Häkkänen: Finland’s F-35 fighters will give us security, jobs and industrial capabilities #Baltic #BalticMilitary #BalticSecurity #Defence #Finland #FinnishDefence #FinnishDefense #MinistryOfDefence #PressRelease

Conservatives pledge £10 billion 'iron dome' defence system funded by two-child benefit cap

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/conservatives-pledge-10-billion-iron-34720931

Wes Streeting asked to probe claims civil servants 'torpedoed' compensation for nuclear test vets

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nuclear-test-veterans-compensation-mod-37712376

Brits should have stockpile of cans, bottled water and cash, says Wes Streeting

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/brits-should-stockpile-cans-bottled-34677454

UK high court blocks former SAS soldier from publishing book about counter-terror operation

Ministry of Defence claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contract An injunction preventing a former member of the SAS from publishing a book about his role in a counter-terrorism operation has been extended after an application by the Ministry of Defence. The block on publication of the book in the UK will continue until the conclusion of a government legal action against the soldier, who is known only by the pseudonym Christian Craighead. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/24/high-court-blocks-former-sas-soldier-publishing-book-counter-terror-operation-christian-craighead

#Military #MinistryofDefence #Publishing #UKsecurityandcounterterrorism #Books

UK high court blocks former SAS soldier from publishing book about counter-terror operation
By Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

Ministry of Defence claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contract

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/24/high-court-blocks-former-sas-soldier-publishing-book-counter-terror-operation-christian-craighead

#Military #MinistryofDefence #UKnews #Publishing #UKsecurityandcounterterrorism #Books #Culture #Injunctions #TheGuardian #DanielBoffeyChiefreporter

UK high court blocks former SAS soldier from publishing book about counter-terror operation https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/24/high-court-blocks-former-sas-soldier-publishing-book-counter-terror-operation-christian-craighead #Military #MinistryOfDefence #UkNews #Publishing #UkSecurityAndCounterterrorism #Books #Culture #Injunctions

UK Space Command chief suspended over sexual offence and theft allegations

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/23/uk-space-command-chief-suspended-sexual-offence-theft-allegations-29646767/

UK Space Command chief suspended over sexual offence and theft allegations

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/23/uk-space-command-chief-suspended-sexual-offence-theft-allegations-29646767/

UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/14/uk-armed-forces-member-killed-in-crash-ukraine #Military #MinistryOfDefence #Ukraine #UkNews #Europe #WorldNews

UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine
By PA media

Ministry of Defence says person died in road incident understood not to be result of hostile action

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/14/uk-armed-forces-member-killed-in-crash-ukraine

#Military #MinistryofDefence #Ukraine #UKnews #Europe #TheGuardian #PAmedia

British serviceperson dies in ‘road traffic incident’ in Ukraine

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/14/british-serviceperson-dies-road-traffic-incident-ukraine-29606020/

Expert shares £1,500 State Pension triple lock update - 'substantial but uncertain'

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/expert-shares-1500-state-pension-37648797

Ministry of Defence responds to claims 'military jet' error caused air traffic control outage

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/ministry-defence-responds-claims-military-34607006

https://www.alojapan.com/1537123/no-foreign-soldiers-japan-shuts-down-proposal-to-fix-military-shortfall/ No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall #australia #britain #China #ConservativeParty #DaitoBunkaUniversity #diet #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #KojiYamazaki #MaritimeSelfDefenceForce #MinistryOfDefence #news #sanseito #SasakawaPeaceFoundation #SelfDefenceForces #TetsuroKuroe By 2045, Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) could shrink to 130,000 personnel – nearly half today’s strength. But Tokyo has a

No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall

By 2045, Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) could shrink to 130,0…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #australia #britain #China #ConservativeParty #DaitoBunkaUniversity #diet #Japanese #Japanesenews #KojiYamazaki #MaritimeSelf-DefenceForce #MinistryofDefence #news #sanseito #SasakawaPeaceFoundation #Self-DefenceForces #TetsuroKuroe
https://www.alojapan.com/1537123/no-foreign-soldiers-japan-shuts-down-proposal-to-fix-military-shortfall/

Javier Milei declares 'the Falklands are Argentinian' in live address to nation

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/falkland-islands-argentina-javier-milei-37625704

I inadvertently misled parliament over a British nuclear scandal. Now I’m calling for justice | Tobias Ellwood https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/02/british-nuclear-tests-compensation-for-veterans #MinistryOfDefence #NuclearWeapons #DefencePolicy #BenWallace #Politics #UkNews #WorldNews

I inadvertently misled parliament over a British nuclear scandal. Now I’m calling for justice | Tobias Ellwood
By Tobias Ellwood

Thousands of service personnel took part in dangerous cold war-era nuclear tests. The government owes them the truth – and compensation

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/02/british-nuclear-tests-compensation-for-veterans

#MinistryofDefence #Nuclearweapons #Defencepolicy #BenWallace #Politics #UKnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #TobiasEllwood

Nuclear bomb test veterans were victims of one of ‘greatest scandals in Britain’, says ex-defence minister
By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Exclusive: Tobias Ellwood says he gave MPs inaccurate information in 2018 provided by his department, the MoD

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/02/nuclear-bomb-test-veterans-were-victims-of-one-of-greatest-scandals-in-britain-says-ex-defence-minister

#MinistryofDefence #Nuclearweapons #Military #UKnews #TheGuardian #KiranStaceyPolicyeditor

Russia lines up targets in advance of strikes on UK as ex-Kremlin aide reveals Putin hit list

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/russia-lines-up-targets-advance-37607899

Wes Streeting describes ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobic abuse since becoming defence secretary https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/26/wes-streeting-homophobic-abuse-uk-defence-secretary #WesStreeting #MinistryOfDefence #Politics #LgbtqRights #Military #UkNews #OnlineAbuse #PeteHegseth #Society

Wes Streeting describes ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobic abuse since becoming defence secretary
By Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

‘People cannot cope with the idea that a gay person might lead the armed forces,’ says Streeting

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/26/wes-streeting-homophobic-abuse-uk-defence-secretary

#WesStreeting #Politics #UKnews #LGBTQrights #Onlineabuse #MinistryofDefence #Military #PeteHegseth #TheGuardian #PeterWalkerSeniorpoliticalcorrespondent

Emergency planning moves forward over Russia fears as Brits told to 'stock up'

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-public-security-russia-plans-37593132

UK drone factories could be attacked by 'unknown sources' Kremlin adviser warns

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kremlin-adviser-drone-warning-uk-37588759

Ed Miliband vows bond between Britain and Ukraine 'unbreakable and built to last'

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/miliband-ukraine-independence-bond-russia-37581454