U.S. Central Command has confirmed that its forces carried out a raid in northern Syria killing what it described as a senior Islamic State member and key financier.

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Speaking at the opening of Rheinmetall’s new artillery plant, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Europe and North America face an era of long-term confrontation with Russia and China – and must answer with cash, capabilities, and industry.

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced that tickets are now on sale for its 2026 Show, A Call To Gather, which will run from 7–29 August 2026 at Edinburgh Castle.

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What began as a five-week basic infantry course has steadily expanded into a more comprehensive system, with seven-week cycles and new specialist modules.

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A defence contract worth up to £125 million has been awarded to Cook Defence Systems, securing 125 jobs in County Durham and strengthening the British Army’s armoured vehicle fleet.

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The Ministry of Defence has issued a Voluntary Transparency Notice confirming its intention to award a £26m contract to Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited for continued support of the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA).

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The UK has extended its training programme for Ukrainian troops until at least the end of 2026, in a move Defence Secretary John Healey said will ensure Ukraine is in “the strongest possible position” as peace negotiations intensify.

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Findings from UK Defence Journal’s Fiona investigation show hostile states are deliberately shaping debates far beyond social media, warns Scottish MP Graeme Downie.

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The framework is described as a scheme of “successive frameworks” that can be reopened periodically for new suppliers, unlike traditional closed models.

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Around 26% of profiles discussing Scottish independence recently were fake, posting more than 3,000 posts in just six weeks claim disinformation tracking specialists Cyabra.

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