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Prince William to visit Estonia

Prince William will make his first visit to Estonia later this month.

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Ministers will set target to spend more defence money with small businesses

The Ministry of Defence will also launch a new hub for small and medium sized enterprises to give them better access to the sector.

Evening Standard

Increased defence spending to see small businesses offered new contracts hub by ministers

Up to 12,000 SMEs could be supported by the plans, it is claimed

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Ibrox celebrates Armed Forces Day as Barry Ferguson given hero’s welcome

Barry Ferguson given hero’s welcome by armed forces at Ibrox

The National (Scotland)

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned

Senior Whitehall source warns armed forces capabilities would need to be pulled back without additional defence spending

The Independent UK

Peace in Sudan: a fresh mediation effort is needed – how it could work

Intense fighting has ravaged Sudan since 15 April 2023. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and its erstwhile comrades-in-arms, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Famine, displacement and mass atrocities are wreaking havoc in the country.

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Republic Day 2025: 93 Armed forces personnel get Gallantry Awards today

The gallantry awards include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Armed Forces commissioner expected to be in place in 2026, defence minister says

All candidates put forward for the role, which will act as ‘an independent champion’ for the Armed Forces, will undergo ‘robust scrutiny’.

Evening Standard

Mexican Mayor Arrested for Links to Organized Crime As New Governor Intensifies Crackdown on Cartels

President Claudia Sheinbaum has offered the Governor full support from the country's Armed Forces and National Guard for his anti-corruption crusade

Latin Times

‘Defenders of Mariupol and Snake Island’ among 189 Ukrainians freed in prisoner swap with Russia

They were reunited with their families in emotional scenes at a hospital in northern Ukraine

Evening Standard

UK has no credible plan to mobilise volunteers in event of war, ex-defence minister admits – as it happened

Comments from James Heappey come as MoD reveals more than 10,000 UK troops are not fit to serve

The Guardian - UK

Over 10,000 in armed forces ‘not medically deployable’, Ministry of Defence says

Deployable is defined as personnel who are able to deploy on operations.

Evening Standard

More than 10,000 armed forces personnel not medically fit for war, government says

A further 14,350 troops have limited deployability, meaning they can only be sent to fight under certain conditions

The Independent UK

Kharge, Rahul laud contribution of soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday recalled valour of soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day and expressed their gratitude for their selfless service to the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Evening Standard

Armed Forces watchdog will be ‘powerful independent voice’ for troops – Healey

The Commissioner will have the power to hear directly from service personnel and family members.

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Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach ‘national ceasefire’.

Evening Standard

Military personnel join veterans and public for Remembrance Sunday in Portsmouth

A service in memory of Armed Forces personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice was held in the city’s Guildhall Square.

Radio France Internationale

France backs UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid Israel's Hezbollah offensive

France's armed forces minister has stressed that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFL) will remain in place as Israel expands its targets across the country in a bid to neutralise the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah.

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The Independent UK

Fears over future of Falklands after Chagos Islands deal dubbed ‘strategic disaster’

Exclusive: A group of indigenous Chagossians are planning to stage a protest over the decision to hand the archipelago over to Mauritius, The Independent understands, accusing the government of excluding them from talks

The National (Scotland)

Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

After a 25-year military career, including four tours in Afghanistan, former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is still caring for the Armed Forces…

The National (Scotland)

What was in the King's Speech? All 40 Labour bills explained

THE King has delivered a speech laying out 40 bills which Keir Starmer’s Labour government will aim to bring forward ...

The Independent UK

How UK’s strategic capabilities compare to the 1980s as defence review rolled out

How do Britain’s armed forces compare now to 40 years ago, in 1984, when the UK was engaged in the Cold War with Russia?

The National (Scotland)

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community at…

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King Charles Releases New Royal Portrait in Honor of U.K.'s Armed Forces Day

The new photo was issued during the 80th anniversary year of D-Day.

Evening Standard

New portrait of King released as Queen pays tribute to armed forces

The event is held annually in June for the country to show its support for veterans, service families, cadets and those still serving.

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