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Arrest Warrant Issued for British Citizen in Connection with 2012 Murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya

Over a decade after the murder of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, allegedly by a British soldier, a Kenyan court issued an arrest warrant for a British citizen.

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UK Relocates 7,000 Afghans After Massive Military Data Breach

The UK government is relocating almost 7,000 Afghan nationals at a cost of £850 million following a massive data breach by the British military that exposed the personal information of almost 20,000 individuals, three and a half years after the breach occurred.

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Lib Dems Propose £60 Million Plan to Boost UK Troop Numbers

The Liberal Democrats propose a £60 million plan to increase UK trained soldiers to over 73,000 by offering new recruits a £10,000 bonus and returning veterans £20,000, alongside a nationwide "war-readiness" public awareness campaign to counter perceived threats from Russia and the US.

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UK Deploys More Jets to Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

The UK is sending more RAF jets, including Typhoons and air-to-air refuelers, to the Middle East to support allies amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran, as confirmed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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UK Bolsters Defence Spending and Appoints New Chief of Defence Staff

The UK is increasing its defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2034, focusing on technological advancements like drones and directed energy weapons, and appointing Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton as the new Chief of Defence Staff.

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UK Announces Major Defense Upgrade, Including New Submarines and Munitions Factories

The UK will invest £17.8 billion (€17.8 billion) to build 12 new nuclear submarines, six ammunition factories, and strengthen cyber operations, aiming for a 3% GDP defense budget, enhancing its military readiness and NATO contribution.

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Seventh Arrest Made in RAF Brize Norton Break-in Case

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Bedford on Friday on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses connected to a June break-in at RAF Brize Norton, where two RAF Voyager planes sustained £7 million in damages; this is the seventh arrest in the case, following the proscription of Palestine Action, the g...

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UK F-35 Jet Program Hampered by Shortages, Limiting Operational Missions

Due to personnel shortages and spare parts issues, Britain's £11 billion F-35 stealth jet fleet is only able to conduct about one-third of its planned missions, undermining its warfighting capabilities and representing a disappointing return on investment.

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RAF Brize Norton Vandalism Prompts Security Review

Two pro-Palestinian activists damaged two RAF Voyager jets at RAF Brize Norton on Wednesday, using paint and crowbars, prompting a security review and police investigation.

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UK Deploys Jets to Middle East Amidst Iran-Israel Tensions

Following Iran's threat to strike UK bases after Israel's attack on its nuclear facilities, the UK is sending additional jets and refueling aircraft to the Middle East for contingency support, while simultaneously pursuing diplomatic de-escalation efforts.

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UK to Invest \$20.3 Billion in Military Modernization

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a \$20.3 billion investment to build up to 12 new attack submarines and modernize its nuclear deterrent, citing Russia's military aggression and the need for increased military readiness, as detailed in a newly released review of the UK armed forces.

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UK Announces \$4 Billion Military Buildup Amid Rising Global Tensions

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a \$4 billion plan to build new weapons factories and boost missile production, citing threats from hostile states and aiming to increase military readiness; this is part of a broader strategic defense review to counter Russia's aggression and US pressure on ...

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