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Explosion kills head of Russia's nuclear defence forces, assistant in Moscow
1 week ago

Explosion kills head of Russia's nuclear defence forces, assistant in Moscow

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: An explosive device planted close to a residential apartment block in Moscow killed the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, early on Tuesday, Russia's Investigative Committee said. Kirillov's assistant also died in the blast, triggered by the device which was placed in a scooter, officials said. Ukraine's Security Services on December 16 …

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Starmer urges allies to double down on Ukraine support as Estonia suggests security tax
1 week ago

Starmer urges allies to double down on Ukraine support as Estonia suggests security tax

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has said allies must double down on support …

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British Army would be wiped out in 'six months to a year' if it was drawn into a large scale war, veterans minister warns as he calls for rebuild of country's reserve forces
2 weeks, 6 days ago

British Army would be wiped out in 'six months to a year' if it was drawn into a large scale war, veterans minister warns as he calls for rebuild of country's reserve forces

Daily Mail  

The entire British Army would be wiped out in 'six months to a year' during a major war, the nation's veterans minister has chillingly warned. 'In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our army for example on the current casualty rates would be expended – as part of a broader multinational …

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Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI

Al Jazeera  

Despite a defence budget 10 times Russia’s, new report lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. New research shows that the revenues of Russia’s top defence contractors outpaced those of their United States and European counterparts last year, as they increased weapons production more effectively than their Western rivals. While Russia’s leading …

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Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?

Firstpost  

Russia’s deliveries of air defence systems, warships, and submarines are running several years behind schedule Russia's supply of S-400 air defence system to India has been delayed by at least three years. The Ukraine War has delayed a number of India’s key defence acquisitions from Russia. However, not even one ship has been delivered so far as Russia has prioritised …

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UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Healey announced the extension of Operation Interflex, which has already seen 45,000 Ukrainian …

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Zelensky says strike on central Ukraine city kills 41, wounds 180
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zelensky says strike on central Ukraine city kills 41, wounds 180

New Indian Express  

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said dozens of people were killed in a Russian attack Tuesday on the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, which hit a military educational facility. Two Russian ballistic missiles hit a hospital and an educational institution, partially destroying one of the institute's buildings, Ukraine's defence ministry said. "The time interval between the alarm and the arrival of …

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Modi To Visit Poland On August 21, Marking First PM Visit To Eastern European Nation In 45 Years
4 months ago

Modi To Visit Poland On August 21, Marking First PM Visit To Eastern European Nation In 45 Years

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Poland on August 21, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the eastern European nation in 45 years. The Prime Minister in his meeting with Tusk and Duda will discuss defence cooperation, with Poland offering military technical expertise and expressing interest in purchasing Indian defence products. The …

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Russia launches new operation to halt advancing Ukrainian troops
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia launches new operation to halt advancing Ukrainian troops

The Hindu  

Moscow on Saturday mounted a "counter-terror operation" in three border regions adjoining Ukraine to halt Kyiv's advance deeper into Russia and warned that the fighting endangered a nuclear power plant. Russia's nuclear agency on Saturday warned the Ukrainian attack posed a "direct threat" to the nearby Kursk nuclear power station. Belarus, Russia's close ally, on Saturday ordered military reinforcements — …

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UK launches armed forces review after NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

UK launches armed forces review after NATO summit

Hindustan Times  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer just back from a NATO summit launched on Tuesday a review of Britain's armed forces to set out a path to increasing defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP. UK launches armed forces review after NATO summit The ministry of defence said the "Strategic Defence Review" would begin work "immediately in recognition of the urgency …

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Top Royal Marine standing as MP says only Labour can be trusted on defence
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top Royal Marine standing as MP says only Labour can be trusted on defence

The Independent  

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Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte
6 months ago

Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte

Al Jazeera  

All other NATO members had already backed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next chief of the alliance. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has withdrawn from the race to lead NATO, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next secretary-general of the transatlantic military alliance. This week, Hungary lifted its veto on Rutte’s candidacy …

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Russian soldiers' wives demand defence minister return their men from the front
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian soldiers' wives demand defence minister return their men from the front

Hindustan Times  

By Lucy Papachristou Russian soldiers' wives demand defence minister return their men from the front LONDON, - А group of Russian women staged a small but rare protest outside the Defence Ministry in Moscow on Monday to demand the return of mobilised soldiers from the front in Ukraine. One of the woman at Monday's protest, who gave her name as …

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China working to supply lethal aid to Russia, UK defense minister says
7 months ago

China working to supply lethal aid to Russia, UK defense minister says

Daily Mail  

British defence minister Grant Shapps today accused China of providing or preparing to provide Russia with lethal aid for use by Moscow in its war against Ukraine. 'We should be concerned about that because in the earlier days of this war China would like to present itself as a moderating influence on Russia', he said, adding that there had been …

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Ukraine says 17 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv
8 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine says 17 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens. At least 17 people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, according to officials, prompting renewed calls for air defence help from allies. “This would not have happened if Ukraine had received sufficient …

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US defence chief Austin remains hospitalised, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings
10 months, 1 week ago

US defence chief Austin remains hospitalised, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings

India TV News  

Washington: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has cancelled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers and work on Ukraine military aid as he remains hospitalised while dealing with further health issues following prostate cancer surgery, the Pentagon said on Monday. Austin had been scheduled to travel to Brussels on Tuesday to attend a regular meeting of the Ukraine …

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Is the West really looking at a Third World War?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Is the West really looking at a Third World War?

The Independent  

The chief of the general staff and head of the army, General Sir Patrick Sanders, has given a valedictory address in which he describes the current population of the UK as a “pre-war generation”, and one that must now get ready to take “preparatory steps to enable placing our societies on a war footing”. A “national mobilisation” against Vladimir Putin’s …

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Defence secretary warns of further wars with Russia, China and Iran in next five years
11 months, 1 week ago

Defence secretary warns of further wars with Russia, China and Iran in next five years

The Independent  

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Poland says Russian missile briefly entered its airspace
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland says Russian missile briefly entered its airspace

Al Jazeera  

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says organisation is ‘monitoring the situation’ as Poland says it has confirmed incident. Polish military authorities have said that a Russian missile briefly passed through the country’s airspace before leaving, prompting concern from the country that borders Ukraine on the day Russia carried out attacks across several Ukrainian cities killing at least 30 people. “Everything indicates …

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A layered relationship
1 year, 1 month ago

A layered relationship

Hindustan Times  

The India-US 2+2 dialogue of defence and foreign ministers last week was an opportunity to take stock of a partnership that is growing closer and stronger amid serious geopolitical challenges arising from the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. There is no doubt that the growing assertiveness of China is the most important factor that has brought the two sides …

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Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea, 2 warships hit
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea, 2 warships hit

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine said its forces attacked two Russian patrol ships operating in the Black Sea and destroyed a sophisticated “Triumf” surface-to-air missile defence system in Russian-occupied Crimea, with military analysts describing the loss of such equipment as “tactical failures” by Russia. In a post on the Telegram messaging app on Thursday, Ukraine’s military said it hit two Russian patrol vessels in …

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Australian Bushmasters playing a key role in Ukraine’s fight against Russia
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Bushmasters playing a key role in Ukraine’s fight against Russia

The Hindu  

A 15-tonne Australian tank has gained quite a celebrity status in Ukraine’s arsenal in its fight against Russia’s invasion. “Australian Bushmasters have been used extensively by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and our additional contribution of 30 vehicles will bolster Ukraine’s capabilities,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong had said. AFUO co-chair Stefan Romaniw who accompanied Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on …

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Ukraine drones destroyed in latest raids on Russian territory
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine drones destroyed in latest raids on Russian territory

Al Jazeera  

Russian defence ministry says three drones were shot down over the Russian regions of Tula and Belgorod. Russian air defences shot down three Ukrainian drones flying over the Russian regions of Tula and Belgorod, the Ministry of Defence has reported, in the latest attempted attacks on targets inside Russian territory. Two drones “were destroyed” by air defences over the Tula …

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Biden hails ‘unbroken’ Ukrainian people in Nato speech to spirited crowd of 10,000 - and one Trump fan
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden hails ‘unbroken’ Ukrainian people in Nato speech to spirited crowd of 10,000 - and one Trump fan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed the “unbroken” people of …

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