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MoD has objected to four windfarms in past year over radar interference fears

Complaints risks putting tdefence ministry on collision course with Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Serving Royal Navy Member Faces 'Very Serious Charges' After Allegedly Spying for an Unnamed Foreign Power

Teddy Young, 24, has been charged under the National Security Act with allegedly preparing to disclose and retaining protected information that could benefit a foreign power.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Royal Navy serving member, 24, arrested and charged with spying for foreign power

The serviceman, 24, was arrested at his Bedfordshire home on Tuesday before being taken into custody in London

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Trump is ‘absolutely right’ the UK must spend more on defence, says Wes Streeting

As the Ministry of Defence targets full war-fighting readiness, Streeting is aligning with Trump on military expansion funding

The Independent UK · Oct 3

British paratrooper died from explosion during test in Ukraine, inquest hears

Ministry of Defence described the incident as a ‘tragic accident while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability’

The Independent UK · Oct 2

EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine

The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.

Euronews · Sep 25

Defence ministry signs Rs 811 crore deal with BDL for 160 satellite-guided anti-airfield weapons

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth Rs 810.79 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited on Wednesday. This contract involves the procurement of 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons for the Indian Air Force. The weapon system, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, features 60% indigenous content. It…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Delhi HC issues notice on plea alleging gender disparity in Territorial Army officer recruitment

Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a Public Interest Litigation filed by Kush Kalra. The petition alleges gender discrimination in officer recruitment within the Territorial Army. Kalra points out that vacancies have been disproportionately allocated to male candidates since 2022. Additionally, the petition references past court rulings supporting…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Student gets Rs 3.5 cr grant from govt: Meet Hamirpur’s Sarvesh Sharma, who built Army drone designed to evade enemy radar & resist jamming attempts

Hamirpur Government Polytechnic student Sarvesh Sharma has secured a Rs 3.5-crore Ministry of Defence grant to develop the ‘Rudra Edge T-1 (Spectra)’ drone for the Indian Army. The drone is being designed for border surveillance, with capabilities to evade enemy radar detection and resist jamming attempts. Sharma, who previously built…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

From INSAS to AK-203: How India's 'Sher' assault rifle came to be

The journey from INSAS to the indigenous AK-203 'Sher' involved years of negotiations, technical challenges and efforts to secure technology transfer from Russia. The article traces how India selected the AK-203, established a joint venture at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh and overcame hurdles to begin delivering the fully indigenous assault…

The Economic Times · Sep 19