Software group Palantir paid £2m in UK corporation tax in 2024 despite holding hundreds of millions in public sector contracts, according to a report by Cictar, due to tax breaks and revenue shifting.
UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft that approached the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea. The Russian plane flew close and dropped sonobuoys before being escorted away by F-35 jets.
The Indian Armed Forces are reviewing the Agnipath recruitment scheme to increase the permanent retention rate of Agniveers beyond the current 25%. The Navy proposes retaining 70-75%, while the Army and Air Force aim for 50%, citing concerns over expertise loss with the four-year tenure. No official confirmation exists yet.
The US State Department approved the potential sale of 24 additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, totaling 67 missiles. The acquisition aims to support the Republic of Singapore Air Force's training and operational needs.
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £300 billion ($397bn) defence investment plan over four years, increasing the budget by £15 billion ($20bn) to modernise armed forces against rising threats, including from Russia. The plan includes over £5 billion for drones and autonomous systems.
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis aims to publish the delayed Defence Investment Plan (Dip) before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Indications suggest he has secured around £1 billion more than his predecessor, John Healey, though final Treasury negotiations are ongoing. The plan covers major capital programs for the next decade.
An attack by armed men on Niger's capital airport killed 11 soldiers and two civilians. Twenty-two attackers were also killed, and suspects apprehended. The assault occurred five months after a similar attack claimed by an ISIL affiliate.
A Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a British pleasure yacht, the Bright Future, in the English Channel. Keir Starmer called the incident "reckless" and part of daily "proxy attacks" from Russia.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, reportedly fired warning shots at a UK-registered civilian yacht approximately 450 meters away in the English Channel, near British territorial waters. The incident is being investigated by Britain's Ministry of Defence, with no injuries or damage reported.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. No damage or injuries were reported, and the yacht continued its journey. The incident is under investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht approximately 450 meters away near the Isle of Wight. The incident occurred outside UK territorial waters and is being treated as isolated, not linked to a recent British operation intercepting a Russian oil tanker.
The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. The incident occurred between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, with no reported injuries or damage.
The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday. The incident occurred between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, with no reported injuries or damage to the yacht.
A Russian frigate reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with no reported injuries or damage to the yacht.
Britain's military may have to scale back operations and exercises in the coming years if the Ministry of Defence doesn't receive additional funding. Chief of Defence Staff, Rich Knighton, expressed concern over day-to-day budgets, noting a shift from capital to resource spending over two decades.
The UK faces a debate over its military budget, with critics arguing that increased defence spending is prioritized over essential services like healthcare and welfare. This 'welfare vs. warfare' narrative is fueled by political rhetoric and think tank reports, despite the financial realities suggesting that welfare cuts alone won't fund defence goals.
Former armed forces minister Al Carns has described "unbelievable" waste and inefficiency at the Ministry of Defence, citing mismanaged legacy programmes like tank investment. He advocates for scrapping outdated projects in favour of new technology and overhauling procurement to ensure readiness by 2030.
British forces have seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and targets funding for Putin's war in Ukraine.
British forces seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation strikes a blow against Russia's war funding and vowed to prevent evasion of sanctions.
British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel early Sunday in the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel, Smyrtos, will be monitored off the south coast of England.
John Healey resigned as UK Defence Secretary after being offered a £13.5bn increase in defence spending over four years, which he deemed insufficient. Chancellor Rachel Reeves resorted to budget cuts and departmental reserves to fund the MoD's demand for £18.5bn. The situation highlights the challenge of funding Labour's defence spending pledges, with options of spending cuts, tax rises, or borrowing all facing political hurdles.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over military spending disagreements, accusing PM Keir Starmer of risking national security. Starmer admits he must "turn things around" after poor election results, while the US expresses concern over UK defence contributions.
John Healey resigned as UK Defence Secretary due to a funding dispute with the Treasury over the Defence Investment Plan (Dip). The offered funds were deemed insufficient to meet NATO spending targets and key project commitments, including the Aukus submarine program.
Britain's only serving female naval commando, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, was among three killed when an MK4 helicopter crashed in Devon during poor weather conditions. Lt Cmdr Chris Gayson, 42, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, also died. An investigation is underway.
