U.K. confirms Iran fired two missiles at British-American base
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) or Chagos Islands (formerly the Oil Islands) is an overseas territory of…
UK confirms Iran unsuccessfully targeted Diego Garcia base – POLITICO
U.K. Royal Air Force jets and other British military assets are “continuing to defend our people and personnel”…
X-37B: China and Russia Fear America’s Mysterious ‘Space Plane’ Can Drop a Nuclear Bomb From Orbit
Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Brent M. Eastwood explores the strategic ambiguity surrounding the U.S. Space Force’s…
Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts – POLITICO
“These steep cuts will impact the most marginalized and left behind communities,” said Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond,…
Brexit was like sawing off your leg for no reason – POLITICO
“I think Brexit was a colossal mistake,” said former London student Stubb, who has a British wife and…
UK’s Reeves spooks MPs with hunt for defense cash – POLITICO
However, it is not clear which element of the welfare budget might be singled out. Keir Starmer’s government…
Overseas aid cuts threaten UK aid watchdog – POLITICO
Fleur Anderson, a member of the foreign affairs committee, told POLITICO: “When something works as well as ICAI,…
Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: ‘Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving…’
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a national security expert and author, evaluates the tragic domestic…
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…
Starmer’s government hunkers down for ‘long-haul’ Iran conflict – POLITICO
A third government official said the hope is that consumers are protected for a while because Britain’s energy…
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…