Russian casualties have now likely hit the 1 million mark
More than one million Russian military personnel have likely been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, according to a growing body of Western estimates.
Britain ‘ready to fight’ and deter Russia, says forces chief
Britain’s top military officer has told MPs that the UK Armed Forces are “ready to fight”, but acknowledged that further modernisation is required—particularly for the British Army and military support services.
UK cautious on 3.5% NATO spending target ahead of summit
The UK government has said it is not yet in a position to comment on proposals by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for member states to commit 3.5% of GDP to "hard defence" and a further 1.5% to broader security.
Call to send surplus Warrior IFVs to Ukraine gains traction
A public petition calling on the UK Government to transfer surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine has passed 14,000 signatures, prompting an official government response in the coming days.
Russia could strike NATO ‘within five years’, warns chief
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning that Russia may be ready to launch military action against the Alliance within five years, calling for industrial mobilisation to avert future conflict.
U.S. infantry combat teams deployed to Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warned that the presence of infantry units in urban neighbourhoods could “inflame tensions rather than ease them.”
US Air Force General next NATO Supreme Commander
Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich of the United States Air Force has been officially nominated as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), NATO has announced.
The NATO alliance is changing – here’s how
Our editor George Allison has just left NATO HQ where Secretary General Mark Rutte outlined ambitious defence spending plans.
NATO alliance about to undergo ‘historic’ change
Speaking ahead of what he called a “historic day”, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Allies are poised to agree a major increase in defence spending.
New NATO targets signal harder military edge
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Ministers would focus on air and missile defence, long-range weapons, logistics, and large land manoeuvre formations.
