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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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As Iran Strike Looms, Israel Hopes For "Abraham Alliance" With US, UK
Israeli defence officials say they are coordinating with the US and UK ahead of an expected strike by Iran, setting the stage for a repeat of a similar attack by Tehran in April that was repelled by allies.
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New UK Defence Minister Visits Ukraine On First Trip Abroad, Pledges More Support
The UK's new defence minister pledged on Sunday to deliver more artillery guns, ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, stressing London's ongoing support for Kyiv during a visit to the southern city of Odesa.
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Explained: What Is NATO, How Many Countries Are Part Of It
Born at the start of the Cold War, NATO -- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- is the world's biggest collective defence grouping with 32 members in Europe and North America.
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British Paratroopers Passports Checked Moments After D-Day Drop In France
British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.
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UK Says China Sending "Lethal Aid" To Russia For Ukraine War
China is sending "lethal aid" to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain's defence minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday.
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Indian Navy Officer Becomes First To Conduct Training In UK's Royal Naval College
In a significant milestone for India-UK defence cooperation on Tuesday, Lieutenant Commander N Dinesh Anand became the first Indian Navy officer to conduct training at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, south-west England.
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Kevin Spacey Overturns UK Ruling In Sex Assault Case Over Lawyers' Mistake
Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey on Tuesday overturned a London court ruling which effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man, after his lawyers mistakenly failed to serve a defence to a civil lawsuit.
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Britain's Defence Ministry Hit By Cyberattack, Ex-Minister Targets China
Britain's defence ministry has been the target of a large-scale cyberattack, a government minister confirmed on Monday. Work and Pensions Minister Mel Stride said the attack was on a system run by an outside firm.
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UK Armed Forces Data Exposed In Suspected Chinese Cyberattack: Report
A third-party payroll system has been hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans.
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UK Military Personnel's Data Accessed In Hack: Report
Some personal information in a payroll system used by Britain's defence department has been accessed in a data breach, the BBC reported on Monday.
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UK Downs Houthi Missile Targeting Merchant Vessel, Says Defence Ministry
Britain's Royal Navy shot down a missile fired at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden by Iranian-backed Huthis, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak Says Britain To Raise Defence Spending Amid Global Threats
Britain will gradually boost its defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced during a visit to Poland on Tuesday.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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As Iran Strike Looms, Israel Hopes For "Abraham Alliance" With US, UK
Israeli defence officials say they are coordinating with the US and UK ahead of an expected strike by Iran, setting the stage for a repeat of a similar attack by Tehran in April that was repelled by allies.
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New UK Defence Minister Visits Ukraine On First Trip Abroad, Pledges More Support
The UK's new defence minister pledged on Sunday to deliver more artillery guns, ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, stressing London's ongoing support for Kyiv during a visit to the southern city of Odesa.
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Explained: What Is NATO, How Many Countries Are Part Of It
Born at the start of the Cold War, NATO -- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- is the world's biggest collective defence grouping with 32 members in Europe and North America.
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British Paratroopers Passports Checked Moments After D-Day Drop In France
British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.
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UK Says China Sending "Lethal Aid" To Russia For Ukraine War
China is sending "lethal aid" to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain's defence minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday.
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Indian Navy Officer Becomes First To Conduct Training In UK's Royal Naval College
In a significant milestone for India-UK defence cooperation on Tuesday, Lieutenant Commander N Dinesh Anand became the first Indian Navy officer to conduct training at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, south-west England.
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Kevin Spacey Overturns UK Ruling In Sex Assault Case Over Lawyers' Mistake
Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey on Tuesday overturned a London court ruling which effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man, after his lawyers mistakenly failed to serve a defence to a civil lawsuit.
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Britain's Defence Ministry Hit By Cyberattack, Ex-Minister Targets China
Britain's defence ministry has been the target of a large-scale cyberattack, a government minister confirmed on Monday. Work and Pensions Minister Mel Stride said the attack was on a system run by an outside firm.
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UK Armed Forces Data Exposed In Suspected Chinese Cyberattack: Report
A third-party payroll system has been hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans.
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UK Military Personnel's Data Accessed In Hack: Report
Some personal information in a payroll system used by Britain's defence department has been accessed in a data breach, the BBC reported on Monday.
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UK Downs Houthi Missile Targeting Merchant Vessel, Says Defence Ministry
Britain's Royal Navy shot down a missile fired at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden by Iranian-backed Huthis, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak Says Britain To Raise Defence Spending Amid Global Threats
Britain will gradually boost its defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced during a visit to Poland on Tuesday.
