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UK faces ‘most dangerous period’ in decades, says Chief of Defence Staff

Sir Richard Knighton said Russia was ‘probing, challenging, testing our defences’.

The Independent UK

What’s a few secondhand subs between friends? Aukus revision shows how the US treats its allies. Will Australia stand for it?

As Pete Hegseth reshapes the US military into a hyper-masculine zone of ‘warfighters’, we should ask if this is really who we want to be ‘good friends’ with

The Guardian - AU

Drones to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage touted in new defense pact — US one of three partners developing new tech to protect $1.8 trillion in daily transactions

The Australian, UK, and U.S. governments just announced a cooperation to develop new technologies to protect underwater cables. The move comes after recent incidents of damages to undersea cables across the world, as well as the Russian Navy's surveying of areas near where undersea cables run.

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British soldier dies in training accident in Iraq

Defence secretary John Healey made an announcement in the House of Commons

The Independent UK

Member of British Army dies in training accident in Iraq

Defence Secretary John Healey said the family have been informed

Evening Standard

UK, US And Australia Launch Advanced Undersea Drone Project To Protect Cables And Counter Rising Threats

The UK, US, and Australia (AUKUS) announce plans to develop underwater drones to protect critical infrastructure and enhance military capabilities, amid concerns over Russian and Chinese activities.

International Business Times UK

Australia to buy only secondhand nuclear subs from US in major Aukus switch – as it happened

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New Aukus drone tech to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only secondhand Aukus submarines from US

The Guardian - AU

UK special relationship with US ‘meaningless’ unless it boosts defence, Hegseth warns

‘Model allies’ who comply with US demands on defence spending will benefit from arms sales and access to intelligence, secretary of war says

The Independent UK

Aukus nations to produce cutting-edge underwater drone kit

Defence Secretary John Healey announced the project alongside his US counterpart Pete Hegseth and Australian deputy prime minister Richard Marles.

Evening Standard

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

AAP

Ministers unveil new crackdown on Russian saboteurs trying to damage Britain’s vital undersea cables

Defence secretary John Healey has previously warned Putin that any attempt to damage UK cables and pipelines ‘will have serious consequences’

The Independent UK

Minister refuses to say when long-delayed defence investment plan will be published

It comes amid mounting pressure on ministers as the Conservatives seek to force a deadline for the government to publish the review

The Independent UK

Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe

Anne Keast-Butler will warn that the speed of advancements in technology mean there is a ‘narrowing window for the UK and allies to stay ahead’

The Independent UK

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‘Reckless Russian interference’: RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary hit by GPS jamming near Russian border

An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey reportedly had its GPS signals jammed for nearly three hours while flying close to the Russian border, triggering fresh concerns over Moscow’s increasingly aggressive electronic warfare tactics.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks

At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border

Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia

The Independent UK

Russia ‘jams GPS signals’ of RAF jet carrying defence secretary John Healey

John Healey was returning to the UK after visiting British troops in Estonia

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The Guardian - UK

Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits

Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supported

Evening Standard

Video captures moment Russian jet flies just metres from RAF spy plane above Black Sea

It is the most dangerous Russian action against a British Rivet Joint aircraft since a plane fired a missile over the Black Sea in 2022

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump dispatches 5,000 troops to Poland as Nato jets scrambled over Baltics

Trump had threatened to withdraw troops from Europe earlier this month

The Economic Times

Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets repeatedly and dangerously intercepted a British surveillance plane over the Black Sea. The Russian aircraft flew extremely close to the British plane, triggering emergency systems. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the UK and Russia. The UK government has lodged a formal complaint with the Russian embassy.

The Guardian - UK

Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane

UK calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed RAF plane over Black Sea

The Independent UK

What we know as Russian fighter jet ‘dangerously’ intercepts RAF spy plane

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The Independent 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

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