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Britain set to deploy aircraft carrier strike group
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North regions later this year, with HMS Prince of Wales set to lead the deployment. #MSC2026
Indian Air Force to help train British jet pilots
Indian Air Force instructors are set to begin training Royal Air Force fast jet pilots at RAF Valley under a new agreement that may also help ease long-running pressure on Britain's military flying training pipeline.
Royal Marines fire mortars in Arctic Norway training
Royal Marines have carried out live mortar firing drills in northern Norway as part of preparations for a major NATO exercise and an expanded UK role in Arctic security.
EU official warns Russian shadow fleet threatens Europe
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the EU's top diplomatic official Belén Martinez Carbonell warned that Russia's shadow fleet is now one of the most direct maritime security threats facing Europe. #MSC2026
US urges Europe to take lead in NATO conventional defence
A senior US defence official has called on European NATO members to assume primary responsibility for the conventional defence of Europe.
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UK to send carrier north in show of force against Russia
The UK will deploy a Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, aimed at deterring Russia and protecting critical undersea infrastructure.
Britain set to deploy aircraft carrier strike group
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North regions later this year, with HMS Prince of Wales set to lead the deployment. #MSC2026
Royal Marines fire mortars in Arctic Norway training
Royal Marines have carried out live mortar firing drills in northern Norway as part of preparations for a major NATO exercise and an expanded UK role in Arctic security.
EU official warns Russian shadow fleet threatens Europe
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the EU's top diplomatic official Belén Martinez Carbonell warned that Russia's shadow fleet is now one of the most direct maritime security threats facing Europe. #MSC2026
World’s largest drone fleet deployed to deter Russia
NATO says it deployed the world's largest unmanned fleet in the Baltic, operating 50 drones before the US added another 20, as a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to using frigates for constant patrols.
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Indian Air Force to help train British jet pilots
Indian Air Force instructors are set to begin training Royal Air Force fast jet pilots at RAF Valley under a new agreement that may also help ease long-running pressure on Britain's military flying training pipeline.
UK set to increase spending on long-range missiles
The UK will spend more than GBP 400 million this financial year on long-range precision and hypersonic weapons, as the government moves to scale up joint missile development programmes with key European allies.
Britain accelerating hypersonic missile development
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a new £12 million contract aimed at accelerating development of a sovereign UK hypersonic missile capability.
America is stocking up on massive bunker busters
The MOP is one of the largest conventional bombs in the US inventory, weighing around 30,000 pounds and developed specifically for penetrating reinforced underground facilities.
Rutte says Trump has ‘a big point’ on Arctic security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said US President Donald Trump has "a big point" on Arctic security, as NATO launched a new initiative aimed at increasing coordination and vigilance in the High North amid growing Russian and Chinese activity.
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US urges Europe to take lead in NATO conventional defence
A senior US defence official has called on European NATO members to assume primary responsibility for the conventional defence of Europe.
Baroness warns of ‘unpleasant smell’ over Palantir contract
Baroness Goldie criticised the decision to award a contract to Palantir without open tender, alleging "a very unpleasant smell" and asking what was discussed at a meeting involving the Prime Minister, Palantir and Peter Mandelson.
Rutte in Munich: Europe stepping up to lead NATO
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said allies are undergoing a "real shift in mindset", with Europe taking greater responsibility for defence. #MSC2026
Labour MP calls for NATO ‘neighbourhood’ model for decisions
Graeme Downie MP says the NATO consensus model is too slow for modern crises and should adopt a "neighbourhood" approach, empowering regional allies like the UK to act fast and deny Russia the chance to exploit delays.
Russia has suffered 1.3 million casualties in Ukraine
Russia has suffered around 1.3 million casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including around 400,000 in 2025 alone, a senior NATO official told journalists at NATO Headquarters.
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