Defence
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How the US military footprint in Australia is growingUnder The Radar Australia has been accused of acting as America’s ‘51st state’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is the UK serious about defence?Today's Big Question Senior figures slam Starmer’s spending plans and say troops are being left underfunded
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Civil defence: is the UK ready for the threat of war?The Explainer Britain’s ‘lagging behind’ in domestic readiness, say experts, even as external threats grow
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Has the Iran war entered a dangerous new phase?Today's Big Question Latest tit-for-tat exchanges between Tehran and Israel ‘major test for negotiations’
By The Week UK Published
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The UK military presence in the Middle EastIn the Spotlight Death of British soldier in northern Iraq, not far from Iranian border, sharpens concerns for personnel stationed across the region
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How Ukraine war is playing out in the skiesThe Explainer Next-generation drones and sophisticated air defence system have handed Kyiv the advantage as Russia continues massive air strikes
By The Week UK Published
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Is Putin running out of momentum in Ukraine?Today's Big Question ‘Marked shift in mood’ among Russia’s elites, as country’s economic and military woes mount
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Nato vs. Russia: which side would win in a war?In Depth Recent Russian drone attack on Romania could be ‘deliberate provocation’ to probe Western alliance’s defences and test political fallout
By The Week UK Last updated
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How GPS jamming is playing havoc in the Middle EastIn the Spotlight Electronic interference in the region is ‘next-level’, affecting both commercial and military navigation systems
By The Week UK Published
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Why ‘troubled’ Ajax tanks are making a comebackThe Explainer After concerns over soldiers’ health last autumn, controversial programme will resume a ‘phased’ approach to service
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why is Donald Trump threatening the Falklands?Today's Big Question Change in US policy could embolden Argentina, but a military invasion remains unlikely
By The Week UK Published
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Why Japan is scrapping its ban on exporting lethal armsUnder The Radar The prime minister is tearing up pacifist rules in an ‘increasingly severe security environment’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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FBI probing unexplained deaths of US scientistsIn The Spotlight At least 10 people linked to sensitive research have died suddenly or disappeared, prompting speculation and conspiracy theories
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will €90bn EU loan help Ukraine unlock Russia impasse?Today's Big Question Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv’s defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin
By The Week UK Published
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