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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

HMS Dragon won't sail to Cyprus until next week despite spiraling Iran conflict

HMS Dragon warship will deploy to the Mediterranean next week to protect the British base in Cyprus after it was struck by a drone, with the ship currently being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

British Royal Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jets just scored their first-ever combat kill

British forces have shot down multiple drones across the Middle East over the past 24 hours as Iran continues to retaliate against countries across the region in response to US and Israeli strikes. The UK said that the interception of drones above Jordan marks 'the first time an RAF F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.' The fighters were supported by Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker aircraft.
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World politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Russia warns Britain over sending soldiers to Ukraine

Russia warns that British troop deployment in Ukraine would prolong conflict rather than end it, contradicting UK Defence Minister's stated intentions.
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