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UK Announces £15 Billion Defense Investment and New Submarine Program

The UK government will invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead program and build up to 12 new attack submarines, creating tens of thousands of jobs and modernizing its nuclear deterrent by the late 2030s to counter growing global threats, particularly from Russia.

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UK Defence Review Calls for Increased Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

The UK's defence review, prompted by rising global threats, recommends increasing military spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2034 to modernize the armed forces, expand the army to 76,000, and enhance national security preparedness; however, funding remains uncertain.

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British Man Indicted in US for Exporting Sensitive Technology to China

A British man, John Miller, and a Chinese national, Cui Guanghai, were indicted in the U.S. for attempting to export sensitive American encryption technology to China, allegedly planning to smuggle the device via Hong Kong in a blender; the incident comes amid heightened U.S.-China tensions.

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Pentagon Gutting of Testing Office Raises Concerns Over Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defense System

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a significant reduction in the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) staff, from over 100 to 30, following the office's announcement that it would oversee testing of President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system; this raise...

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Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs, Approves U.S. Steel-Nippon Merger with U.S. Oversight

President Trump doubled tariffs on steel imports to 50%, announced a merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon with U.S. government oversight to mitigate national security risks, and stated that U.S. Steel will remain under U.S. control.

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Trump Administration Triples Immigration Arrests, Diverting FBI Resources

The Trump administration is tripling daily immigration arrests, reassigning hundreds of FBI agents to immigration enforcement, raising concerns about national security, and offering incentives like overtime and preferred division transfers.

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Record Migrant Channel Crossings Increase Pressure on UK Immigration Policy

A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Saturday, bringing the 2024 total to 14,600—a third higher than last year—increasing pressure on the Labour government's immigration policies, which include plans for overseas deportation centers and stricter visa regulations, amid con...

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British Businessman Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage

John Miller, a 63-year-old British businessman, was arrested in Serbia on April 24th for allegedly spying for China and attempting to smuggle sensitive US military technology, including missile launchers and microdrones, to the People's Liberation Army; he faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted...

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Pentagon Guts Testing Office After Golden Dome Oversight Announcement

The Pentagon's Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) was drastically reduced in size after it announced it would oversee testing of President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system; critics call the move retaliatory.

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Hegseth Warns of Imminent China Threat to Taiwan, Urges Allied Cooperation

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that China's potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027 is an imminent threat, urging allies to increase defense spending and cooperate to deter China's aggression. China's absence of high-level representation at the for...

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National Security Concerns Limit Testimony in JTF2 Soldier's Assault Case

The Canadian Justice Department invoked Section 38 of the Canada Evidence Act to restrict information in the assault case of Master-Corporal Michael Spence, a JTF2 member, against his spouse, Brittany Makort, prompting criticism for potentially setting a worrisome precedent and undermining progress ...

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US Imposes Sanctions on China Over Trade Deal Non-Compliance

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on China, including revoking visas for Chinese students and restricting technology sales, due to China's failure to uphold commitments from recent trade talks, particularly concerning rare earth minerals, escalating the trade war and impacting Chinese tech ...

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