UK puts Diego Garcia handover on hold to appease Trump – POLITICO
The U.S. president has changed his mind multiple times on the issue. But in February, Trump warned Starmer…
UK cut staff hours at key naval base responding to Cyprus drone strike – POLITICO
But a trade union representing defense workers in the U.K. is now arguing that government efforts to slash…
US strikes on Iran ‘outside international law,’ says Macron – POLITICO
While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not leap to the defense of his Spanish counterpart at the White…
Iran conflict worsens UK defense dilemmas – POLITICO
Starmer has embraced the idea of closer defense ties with Europe since taking office, and signed a new…
British base in Cyprus hit by drone strike – POLITICO
“All the competent services of the republic are on alert and in full operational readiness,” Cypriot President Nikos…
UK and Poland agree closer air defense ties – POLITICO
Two Polish helicopter instructors will be permanently stationed at RAF Shawbury in the West Midlands for a full…
UK defense facing cuts despite spending boost, says army chief – POLITICO
Asked if this meant cuts to programs or pushing them back, Knighton said: “All of those things are…
No ‘finalized’ peace plan on Ukraine – POLITICO
“Ministers agreed we need to agree on the funding options as a matter of urgency,” Kallas told reporters…
The case for an Anglo-Irish defense union – POLITICO
The case for a defense union rests on two inconvenient but undeniable truths. First, geography — not history…