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1 week ago

Brits in Qatar ordered to 'shelter in place' following a 'security alert' amid fears Iran will strike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning for British nationals in Qatar to shelter in place until the situation clarifies.

UK news

Europe finally gets the US memo: Pony up and partner in your own defense

NATO members need to take military spending more seriously, with only 23 of 32 countries reaching the 2% GDP defense target.

Europe news

Nato security spending of 5% GDP will happen', says Hegseth ahead of Brussels meeting Europe live

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Why the U.K. prime minister is calling for a bigger military to face Russia

Miscellaneous

Ex army chief warns starmer it would 'be quite embarrasing' to pledge troops to Ukraine as 'we haven't got' 40,000 available - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Miscellaneous

The US F-35 stealth fighter fleet has a readiness problem that 6 years and over $12 billion haven't fixed, watchdog finds

Europe news

fromNew York Post

Europe finally gets the US memo: Pony up and partner in your own defense

NATO members need to take military spending more seriously, with only 23 of 32 countries reaching the 2% GDP defense target.

Europe news

Nato security spending of 5% GDP will happen', says Hegseth ahead of Brussels meeting Europe live

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Why the U.K. prime minister is calling for a bigger military to face Russia

Miscellaneous

Ex army chief warns starmer it would 'be quite embarrasing' to pledge troops to Ukraine as 'we haven't got' 40,000 available - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Miscellaneous

The US F-35 stealth fighter fleet has a readiness problem that 6 years and over $12 billion haven't fixed, watchdog finds

more#defense-spending

#uk-defence

UK to spend 1.5bn on new weapons factories in response to threat posed by Putin

The UK plans to build six munitions factories to enhance military readiness against Russia.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK prepares for war: How much will it cost?

The UK is enhancing military capabilities in response to new global threats, including Russian aggression, but funding remains uncertain.

Starmer vows to return UK to 'war fighting readiness' as there is 'unease' across Europe - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK is enhancing its military readiness amid perceived threats from Russia.

UK politics

Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says

UK to spend 1.5bn on new weapons factories in response to threat posed by Putin

The UK plans to build six munitions factories to enhance military readiness against Russia.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK prepares for war: How much will it cost?

The UK is enhancing military capabilities in response to new global threats, including Russian aggression, but funding remains uncertain.

Starmer vows to return UK to 'war fighting readiness' as there is 'unease' across Europe - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK is enhancing its military readiness amid perceived threats from Russia.

UK politics

Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says

more#uk-defence

#nato

UK news

Senior British army officers confirm British troops 'ready' to be deployed to Ukraine when Starmer gives the order - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

British troops are prepared to act as peacekeepers in Ukraine, according to Brig Andy Watson.

France news

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers

NATO's Steadfast Noon exercise demonstrates the alliance's commitment to nuclear readiness in response to geopolitical tensions.

UK politics

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy

UK news

Senior British army officers confirm British troops 'ready' to be deployed to Ukraine when Starmer gives the order - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

British troops are prepared to act as peacekeepers in Ukraine, according to Brig Andy Watson.

France news

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers

NATO's Steadfast Noon exercise demonstrates the alliance's commitment to nuclear readiness in response to geopolitical tensions.

UK politics

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy

more#nato

#uk-defense

Tell us if Britain should revive national service to prepare for war

UK military capabilities are critically underprepared for current global threats, especially from Russia.

UK politics

Watch live: Starmer launches plan to ready UK for war

Tell us if Britain should revive national service to prepare for war

UK military capabilities are critically underprepared for current global threats, especially from Russia.

UK politics

Watch live: Starmer launches plan to ready UK for war

more#uk-defense

Defence review to say UK must be ready to fight a war in Europe or Atlantic

Britain must be ready for potential conflict in Europe or the Atlantic as threats from Russia grow.

#national-security

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Defense officials question legality of Pentagon firings

Proposed firings of Pentagon civilian employees may violate legal guidelines and threaten military readiness due to lack of required impact analysis.

fromTheregister

China's REE restrictions will affect US military readiness

The trade war is jeopardizing US military readiness by creating supply chain vulnerabilities in rare earth elements essential for defense technologies.

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

If World War III Breaks Out, This Country's Huge Reserve Forces are Ready to Step In

Many U.S. military reserves are overweight, jeopardizing military readiness amidst ongoing global conflicts.

fromKqed

Trump Administration Considers Immigration Detention on Bay Area Military Base, Records Show | KQED

Rep. Garamendi opposes using Travis Air Force Base for detaining immigrants, citing military readiness concerns.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Defense officials question legality of Pentagon firings

Proposed firings of Pentagon civilian employees may violate legal guidelines and threaten military readiness due to lack of required impact analysis.

fromTheregister

China's REE restrictions will affect US military readiness

The trade war is jeopardizing US military readiness by creating supply chain vulnerabilities in rare earth elements essential for defense technologies.

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

If World War III Breaks Out, This Country's Huge Reserve Forces are Ready to Step In

Many U.S. military reserves are overweight, jeopardizing military readiness amidst ongoing global conflicts.

fromKqed

Trump Administration Considers Immigration Detention on Bay Area Military Base, Records Show | KQED

Rep. Garamendi opposes using Travis Air Force Base for detaining immigrants, citing military readiness concerns.

more#national-security

US opens new missile testing site amid fears of WWIII

The US Army's new facility will enhance HAWK missile readiness for modern air defense threats.

DevOps

US Army leadership says it wants soldiers out figuring out what's needed for war, not 'focused on PowerPoint slides'

Miscellaneous

In tropical jungles, US Army soldiers are training to own the night in a Pacific war

fromMail Online

US opens new missile testing site amid fears of WWIII

The US Army's new facility will enhance HAWK missile readiness for modern air defense threats.

DevOps

US Army leadership says it wants soldiers out figuring out what's needed for war, not 'focused on PowerPoint slides'

Miscellaneous

In tropical jungles, US Army soldiers are training to own the night in a Pacific war

more#us-army

Canada news

fromThe American Conservative

On thin ice: the brutal cold of Canada's Arctic was once a defence, but a warming climate has changed that

The rapidly changing climate disrupts military operations in Canada's Arctic, making traditional cold-weather defense strategies increasingly unreliable.

Europe politics

fromIrish Independent

3 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Donald Trump claims he's a peacemaker - now he must prove it

The EU is shifting focus to military readiness amidst threats from Russia and strained US relations.

Right-wing politics

Trump Should Scrap the 2023 National Defense Industrial Strategy

The Pentagon's new defense industrial plan inadequately addresses the military industrial base issues exposed by recent conflicts.

fromLos Angeles Times

Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

The Air Force will test an unarmed Minuteman III missile to showcase the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces.

fromwww.mediaite.com

5 months ago

Democrat Mocks Pete Hegseth's Eleventh Hour Conversion' on Women in the Military During Testy Exchange

During his confirmation hearing, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny from Senator Jeanne Shaheen regarding his past comments on women's roles in the military.

Women in technology

Left-wing politics