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“Intelligence once again indicates that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike. This is typical of Putin: right after America's Independence Day and before the Nato Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people.”
“European NATO members spent around €520 billion on defence in 2025.”
“"President Trump fully expects that all allies will step up immediately and get on the path to 5% and do it with urgency," Matt Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, told reporters in a preview of the administration's message before this …”
“A July analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies concluded that Russia has lost the military initiative after suffering an estimated 1.4 million battlefield casualties, including up to 450,000 dead.”
“But many others are lagging behind, and President Trump expects all allies to step up immediately, and not only get on a sustainable path to the 5 per cent but get to 5 per cent as soon as possible.”
“Bavi has been classified as a super typhoon by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), a part of the US Navy responsible for monitoring tropical storms in the western Pacific. A super typhoon has winds in excess of 130 knots (150mph). JTW…”
“The former supreme leader, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, is scheduled to be buried in Mashhad on July 9 after funeral processions through Tehran, Qom, Najaf and Karbala”
“Germany's defence budget is set to more than triple from 2021 to 2029.”
“There, he displayed large charts on easels showing what he called 'The Trump Trillion' — how much allies had boosted their spending commitments since 2017.”
“The open-source intelligence group Black Bird Group estimated that Russian forces ended June with a small net territorial loss, their second net negative month of 2026 despite continuing offensive operations.”
“Despite Britain's recently announced £15billion increase in military funding, which will bring spending to just 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2029, the figure is far below the American target.”
“Iran's nuclear programme, long a diplomatic tool of leverage, had not been obliterated, as Trump boasted, but had been significantly damaged. The whereabouts of its stockpile of uranium, believed to be enough for 10 or 11 atomic weapons if…”
“The company's CEO Eliot Pence said that he believes public support for military investment in Canada will remain strong, while outlining the company's broader goal of helping strengthen the country's domestic defense industry."The ambition…”
“Poland already spends 4.8% of its GDP on defence – the highest share in NATO”
“Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said, hours after Ukraine's president warned that a large-scale attack was imminent. Another 60 people were wounded, accor…”
“Documents analyzed by Dallas Analytics suggest the Oreshnik is not the entirely new design Moscow has portrayed. Instead, it still relies on Soviet-era guidance architecture built around the GU-503 gyroscope, a design dating to the 1970s.”
“He has indicated Andy Burnham, the new Labour MP for Makerfield expected to succeed him, may need to increase borrowing to cover approximately £5billion of the latest commitment.”
“the agency announced this week that it has surpassed 21,000 agents for the first time since its founding in 1924.”
“According to the company, AuraNet has already been deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces during a two-month exercise, where Canadian Rangers used its Arctic-hardened sensors for mission tracking, planning and real-time communications.”
“Together, European NATO members now spend the equivalent of almost 60% of the US defence budget.”
“Ukraine's Air Force said Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the country overnight, targeting mainly Kyiv and 29 ballistic missiles that were launched struck their targets, underscoring how little Ukraine can do to st…”
“At hypersonic speeds, even small guidance errors become significant. The researchers estimate that a deviation of just 0.5 degrees can cause the missile to miss its intended target by dozens of kilometers.”
“The summit communiqué will pledge €70billion in Ukrainian military assistance for 2026, with 'at least equivalent levels' promised for the subsequent year.”
“Border Patrol received 34,650 applications between January and April 2025 - a 44% increase over the same four-month period in 2024.”
“The company has also opened a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ottawa and a development office in Toronto, while hiring engineers from companies including Anduril Industries, Tesla and Alphabet. It plans to expand its workforce…”
“A recent report by the Kiel Institute argues Europe gets 30-40% less capability for every euro it spends than a single, consolidated buyer would.”
“Russia's Defense Ministry said the attack targeted weapons factories in Kyiv, including sites it said produce drones, sea drones, armored vehicles and missiles, as well as facilities that repair air defense systems and fuel and energy infr…”
“Russia has launched the Oreshnik at least three times since its introduction, including during a major May strike on the Kyiv region.”
“I think everybody that's serious about defence realises that it's not enough, he told Camilla Tominey.”
“Trump signed a law last summer mandating the hiring of 3,000 new Border Patrol agents.”
“The Canadian government has introduced a new Defence Investment Agency to accelerate military procurement, although Pence noted that it currently manages contracts exceeding C$100 million, leaving many smaller defense projects outside its …”
“The EU is currently working on a €1.7 billion military-mobility fund called 'Military Schengen', but even the Commission's own estimates place the true need at over €100 billion.”
“Russia's Yaroslavl region Gov. Mikhail Yavrayev said two people were wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of the same name. He said over 70 Ukrainian drones were downed as they attacked the city.”
“Of the £15billion extra that they've promised, the majority of it comes from a combination of savings and efficiencies, it's not even real”
“Potential recruits left the tent with flyers advertising signing bonuses of up to $60,000 and salaries starting at $50,741, which can climb as high as $110,563.”
“The suspects, identified as Latif and Zakir, are local residents of Kulgam district and are believed to be affiliated with the banned LeT.”
“Germany, Poland, Belgium, and Greece have all ordered roughly 300 F-35s in recent contracts with Lockheed Martin, worth about €25 billion.”
“To intercept ballistics, we need the means for interception,”
“In this particular Government's case, I haven't seen them save anything anywhere, and I haven't seen them grow the economy by the type that will deliver not just additional defence spending but additional support elsewhere to the country”
“Ukraine's military described the terminal as "one of the largest" in Russia, capable of producing 12.5 million tonnes of petroleum products per year.”
“According to officials, Zakir joined the outfit in 2024, while Latif became associated with the group last year.”
“Russia's Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 519 Ukrainian drones overnight.”
“Through the Defence Investment Plan, we are investing £360 million into a new fast-jet training system, which allows the Red Arrows to replace the ageing Hawk aircraft.”
“He reported no casualties. Governor Beglov said that 72 Ukrainian drones were shot down over St Petersburg and the wider Leningrad region.”
“The duo was first spotted through surveillance cameras in the orchard on Friday.”
“A further 60 people were wounded, according to Zelenskyy, as emergency workers combed through rubble looking for survivors at residential high-rises in two locations that suffered direct hits.”
“You are looking at a four-year-plus time scale from signing on the dotted line with the manufacturer to a working jet being delivered to the RAF.”
“Zelensky said on Saturday morning that the targets hit in St Petersburg and the surrounding region were about 850km (528 miles) from Ukraine's border.”
“When security forces closed in on their location, the terrorists allegedly opened fire, triggering a gunfight.”
“Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 351 drones and 68 missiles overnight, targeting mainly Kyiv, and all 29 ballistic missiles struck their targets.”
“I don't think they have a chance of getting the new aircraft for Red Arrows by 2030 if they have a competition and go to the market.”
“In its latest operational bulletin on Saturday afternoon, the Russian defence ministry said it had shot down more than 500 Ukrainian drones and missiles launched overnight and in the morning.”
“According to Axios, the temporary suspension of US-Iran talks is expected to last until the funeral ceremonies conclude on July 9, after which negotiations are expected to resume if the ceasefire continues to hold.”
“Russia's Defense Ministry said the attack targeted weapons factories in Kyiv, including sites it said produce drones, sea drones, armored vehicles and missiles, as well as facilities repairing air defense systems and fuel and energy infras…”
“A historic Yorkshire engineering firm with roots stretching back 165 years has been acquired by German defence manufacturer Renk Group in a deal reportedly valued at up to £190million.”
“Khamenei's body will lie in the Grand Mosalla for three days, alongside the remains of family members who were also killed in the air strikes. There will then be three further days of events outside of the capital. On Tuesday, his body wil…”
“The joint venture leading the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), Edgewing, has secured a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) contract to advance the development of the sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a major milestone for one of the wo…”
“The National Guard has been patrolling in Memphis since October of last year as part of a federal task force, established by President Trump, to combat crime in Memphis.”
“The Frankfurt-listed buyer, valued at £4.7billion, supplies naval fleets in both Germany and the United States.”
“This is the second international contract awarded to Edgewing by the GCAP Agency, following an initial £686 million agreement signed in April 2026.”
“Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.”
“The Huddersfield-based company remains vital to Britain's defence capabilities, supplying transmission systems and gearboxes for the Royal Navy's Astute class submarines. DBD also provides critical components for the next-generation Dreadn…”
“UK, Japan and Italy pump $6.1 billion into sixth-generation GCAP fighter”
“He was 86. Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei's body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran's capital. [...] That site was destroyed in the Israeli airstrike that killed Khamenei and some of his family at the…”
“The acquisition brings Renk a £700m order backlog and what the company described as "unique expertise in submarine gearboxes with low noise and vibration levels, a technological basis for the next generation of submarine platforms".”
“The agreement also marks the programme's transition from the concept phase to detailed engineering and design, keeping it on track for induction into service in 2035.”
“DBD employs 530 workers and boasts more than a century of military industrial heritage, having supplied marine gears during the First World War before manufacturing 10,000 tank gearboxes in the subsequent conflict.”
“Kim ordered destroyer to be commissioned within two months”
“Renk, headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, operates across six countries with 4,400 staff and already maintains a UK presence through its Horstman armoured vehicle business near Bath.”
“The latest display comes amid North Korea’s accelerating efforts to modernise its naval forces, including developing nuclear-capable platforms and expanding missile deployment at sea. The tests come just weeks after North Korea commissione…”
“He added that Russian air defences had hit 72 drones from the attack.”
“As per news agency AP, Kim has also called for building two 5,000-ton destroyers annually over the next five years, alongside the development of even larger naval platforms.”
“He wrote on Telegram: “Ukraine’s defence forces struck port oil infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war, and also hit Kronstadt, an important military target more than 850km (530 miles) from Ukraine’s state border.””
“The Kang Kon destroyer had suffered a serious setback in May 2025 when it partially capsized during a launch ceremony at the northern port of Chongjin, an incident that prompted a sharp rebuke from Kim.”
“The attack comes just two days after Russia launched an aerial attack on Kyiv, which killed at least 30 people, and forced 50,000 people to take shelter.”
“Drozdenko said Russian air defences shot down 72 drones over the region, while more than 30 drones were intercepted in neighbouring Pskov region, where minor damage and injuries, including at a factory in Velikiye Luki, were reported.”
“Mr Hodges told The Sun: “It’s clear to almost anybody that’s watching that the momentum has shifted in favour of Ukraine. … Ukraine’s long-range missile strikes are wrecking Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure and if they can continue this…”
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed responsibility for the strikes, saying they targeted facilities supporting Russia's war effort. "Ukraine's defence forces struck port oil infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia's wa…”
“Much like our recent victory by sinking the entire Iranian Navy, 159 ships, to the bottom of the sea. All done in just a moment's time; it happened very quickly.”
“Last Aug, LG-led administration banned 25 books, alleging they promoted 'false narratives', secessionism and glorified terrorism, in what officials described as a push against 'narrative warfare' in Kashmir.”
“Trump also confirmed he is closely following the funeral ceremonies of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli military operation earlier this year.”
“Last month, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire with Iran and reopening nuclear talks despite reservations reportedly expressed by Netanyahu.”
“"It might take place the week after," the official said.”
“India and the United States have significantly expanded cooperation over the past two decades across defence, trade, technology, energy and critical and emerging technologies”
“Xi promoted Zhang Shuguang, a veteran PLA anti-graft officer, and Wang Gang, commander of the PLA Air Force, during a ceremony in Beijing on Friday.”
“leaving China's seven-member supreme military command reduced to just two serving members — Xi, who chairs the commission, and Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin.”
“Earlier this year, Xi, who is also head of the military, ordered senior PLA officers to undergo an intensive 10-week political retraining programme following the removal of much of the military's top leadership.”
“The current Central Military Commission lineup was appointed in October 2022 and was originally expected to serve a five-year term.”
“The home ministry on Saturday designated 23 Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir based operatives as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with the list including the alleged operative behind the reconnaiss…”
“Among the most prominent names is Mohammad Musaddiq, a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative known by several aliases, including Doctor and Abdul Mannan. According to the ministry, he carried out reconnaissance of the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodh…”
“Hafiz Khalid Waleed, identified as Hafiz Saeed's son-in-law, has also been designated. The ministry accused him of masterminding the 2016 Pampore attack. He has served on Lashkar's Central Advisory Committee since 2003 and was designated a…”
“Abdul Rauf, a senior Lashkar leader since 1999, is accused of mobilising funds globally through organisations such as the Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation and Al-Madina Welfare Trust. He has already been designated by the United States as a Sp…”
“Six of those designated are Indian nationals who are now based in Pakistan or PoJK. All 23 have been included in the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA, reported news agency PTI.”
“The ministry also named Abdullah Jihadi, who is accused of managing launching camps in Kupwara and Baramulla, facilitating infiltration into north Kashmir and attempting to incite anti-India sentiment.”
“The ministry of home affairs (MHA) designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals linked to terror organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), ac…”
“One of the notifications identified Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, also known by multiple aliases, as a senior functionary of Jaish-e-Mohammed, a terrorist organisation already listed under the First Schedule of the UAPA. According to the notifica…”
“The notification stated that the Central Government believes Masood Ilyas Kashmiri is involved in terrorism and has therefore added his name to the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA. ...[He] has been involved in recruiting youth for JeM, imparti…”
“There is nothing more that we want to see than this Iranian terrorist army out of Lebanon... and there is nothing more that the Lebanese government wants to see than this terrorist organisation gone and disarmed.”
“The incident involved United Airlines Flight 328, a Boeing 777-200 carrying 231 passengers and 10 crew members from Denver to Honolulu.”
“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched investigations into the incident.”
