In an underground control center in Wiltshire, UK military personnel are on high alert, safeguarding HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s flagship, during its deployment through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. This strategic chokepoint, situated between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, is a high-risk area, particularly due to threats from[Read More…]

Britain is set to escalate its offensive cyber operations against Russia and China, according to Defence Secretary John Healey. Healey emphasized that “the keyboard is now a weapon of war,” highlighting the growing significance of cyber warfare in national defense strategies. The UK’s new cyber command, led by General Sir[Read More…]

Irish soldiers serving as peacekeepers in southern Lebanon came under fire during a joint patrol with the Lebanese Armed Forces near the Blue Line, the border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel. The Irish Defence Forces reported that several small arms rounds were fired in the vicinity of the patrol area.[Read More…]

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing over £1 billion to develop advanced technologies aimed at enhancing decision-making on the battlefield. This initiative is part of the government’s forthcoming strategic defence review, which is set to be published in full on Monday. The review outlines plan to raise defence[Read More…]

The European Union has announced a comprehensive strategy to bolster security in the Black Sea region, aiming to enhance defense capabilities and infrastructure in response to escalating threats from Russia. This initiative is particularly pertinent as the EU’s Black Sea member states, Romania and Bulgaria, face increased geopolitical challenges. The[Read More…]

On May 28, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire on crowds at food distribution points in Gaza, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incidents occurred at two separate locations: a UN World Food Programme warehouse in Deir al-Balah and a newly established aid center in Rafah operated by the Gaza[Read More…]

In a somber turn of events during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, a car plowed into a crowd of football fans, resulting in 79 injuries. The incident occurred on Water Street shortly after 6:00 PM BST on Monday. Merseyside Police have arrested a 53-year-old man from West Derby on suspicion[Read More…]

UK prosecutors have authorized 21 charges against brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, human trafficking, and actual bodily harm. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that these charges relate to allegations made in the UK between 2012 and 2015. The decision follows an investigation by Bedfordshire Police and comes[Read More…]

In response to the evolving security landscape and diminishing U.S. support, Europe is recalibrating its defense strategy by integrating Ukraine’s burgeoning arms industry into its broader defense framework. This shift aims to bolster Europe’s self-reliance and enhance its collective defense capabilities. Ukraine’s defense sector has demonstrated significant growth, with private[Read More…]

In a significant move, Greece has announced the closure of OPEKEPE, the state agency responsible for distributing EU agricultural subsidies, following a major fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The probe uncovered a widespread scheme where individuals falsely claimed subsidies for non-existent or leased pastureland, resulting[Read More…]