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Myanmar government extends state of emergency again, delaying proposed election

Myanmar’s military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government more than two years ago, state-run media said on Monday. The move forced a further delay in elections it ...

31 Jul 2023 at 14:19

Ireland

Russian ships monitored off west coast of Ireland

The Irish Defence Forces said they have been monitoring Russian commercial ships off the western coast. A defence forces statement said this had taken place both outside and inside Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It added: “As part of ...

02 Apr 2023 at 18:57

MoD strikes £9bn deal with Rolls Royce to help power UK nuclear submarines

A deal worth around £9 billion has been struck with Rolls-Royce by the Government to help power Britain’s nuclear submarines. The eight-year contract, dubbed Unity, is aimed at safeguarding 4,000 jobs and creating more than 1,000 others, as ...

24 Jan 2025 at 07:21

UK and Norway begin talks on new defence agreement

The UK and Norway have started negotiations on a new defence pact aimed at combatting the threat from Russia in the Arctic. Defence Secretary John Healey and his counterpart, Tore Sandvik, kickstarted the talks as they met at Norwegian ...

20 Feb 2025 at 15:05

Scotland

Swinney disagrees with Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

John Swinney says he does not agree with calls from SNP grandee Ian Blackford for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The former SNP Westminster leader said he now favours a ...

06 Mar 2025 at 14:08

Top special forces general Gwyn Jenkins named head of the Royal Navy

Top special forces general Gwyn Jenkins named as head of the Royal Navy

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been named as the new head of the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence said, following the earlier than expected departure of his predecessor. Royal Marine Sir Gwyn replaces Admiral Sir Benjamin Key ...

15 May 2025 at 12:17

UK-France relationship ‘key’ to migration, No 10 says ahead of Macron meeting

The UK’s relationship with France is “key” to tackling small boat crossings, Downing Street signalled a day ahead of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Britain. The French president and his wife Brigitte will be hosted by the King ...

07 Jul 2025 at 16:35

City

Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

Defence giant Babcock International has hailed a “new era for defence” with rising global threats prompting governments around the world to strengthen spending, especially on the burgeoning nuclear sector. Shares in the ...

25 Jun 2025 at 08:45

Three arrested after protest outside defence event

Three people have been arrested for assaults on police officers after a protest outside a defence event in London, the Metropolitan Police said. Protesters gathered outside the Defence and Security Equipment ...

09 Sept 2025 at 13:14

Chief of UK’s leading AI institute resigns after staff unrest and funding fears

The chief executive of the UK’s leading AI institute has stepped down following reports of unrest among staff and fears it could collapse. Dr Jean Innes publicly announced she was stepping back as chief ...

04 Sept 2025 at 22:12

Starmer hopes £8bn Typhoon jet deal with Turkey is ‘not a one-off’

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK will build on the £8 billion deal to sell 20 Typhoon jets to Turkey from 2030 to ensure it “isn’t just a one-off order”. The Prime Minister praised workers at jet ...

28 Oct 2025 at 10:52

MoD objects to wind farm over ‘unmanageable’ risk to nuclear test monitoring

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has objected to plans to build a wind farm in the Scottish Borders over concerns about its impact on the UK’s national security. The MoD said the Mid Hill wind ...

22 Jan 2026 at 15:55

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