In a significant policy shift, UK Defence Secretary John Healey has announced that the government’s new Strategic Defence Review aims to make the British Army “10 times more lethal.” This ambitious plan includes a £2 billion investment in drone technology, development of long-range missiles, and the construction of up to[Read More…]

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a longer-term ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament. However, he has declined to specify a timeline for achieving the 3% target, stating that setting an arbitrary date would be “the[Read More…]

What began as a first date turned into a high-speed disaster when 20-year-old personal trainer Mazyar Azarbonyad caused a massive crash involving five police vehicles, leaving seven officers injured and landing himself in a young offender institution for 14 months. The chaotic scene unfolded on April 9 on the A1[Read More…]

In a devastating turn of events, the joyous atmosphere of Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade was marred by a tragic incident on 26 May 2025. A car plowed into a crowd of fans celebrating the team’s homecoming, resulting in 109 injuries, up from the previously reported 79. The crash[Read More…]

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced significant progress in its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities through the development of a fleet of autonomous vessels. This initiative, known as Project CABOT, aims to establish a persistent and wide-area ASW search capability in the North Atlantic, focusing on[Read More…]

The UK government has unveiled its latest Strategic Defence Review, laying out an ambitious roadmap to bolster the nation’s military posture in the face of escalating global threats, with a particular focus on countering Russian aggression. Led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey, the review[Read More…]

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has called for arming specialist prison teams with Tasers, stun grenades, and, in exceptional cases, firearms, to combat the growing threat posed by violent and extremist inmates. Jenrick emphasized that Islamist gangs and violent prisoners have become “out of control,” presenting a national security emergency[Read More…]

A forthcoming UK strategic defence review is set to recommend that Britain must be ready to engage in warfare within Europe or the Atlantic, citing escalating threats from Russia and other global actors. The 130-page report, led by former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson, emphasizes the need for “war-fighting readiness”[Read More…]

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…]