Tag: Russian
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UK laser ‘could be used to target Russian drones on Ukraine front line’
[ad_1] “And so what I want to do is speed up what would usually be a very lengthy development procurement process, possibly up to 10 years, based on my conversations this morning, to a much shorter timeframe to get it deployed, potentially on ships, incoming drones, and potentially on land. [ad_2] Source link
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UK’s nuclear deterrent ‘bedrock’ of Labour’s plan to keep Britain safe – Starmer
[ad_1] Labour said it is set to campaign on its commitment to the nuclear deterrent in key communities in the nuclear supply chain, such as: Plymouth Moor View, home to the Devonport shipyard; Filton and Bradley Stoke, home of Abbey Wood; Derby North and South, home to Rolls-Royce’s Raynesway site; and Argyll, Bute and South…
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Irish premier Harris’s speech ‘absolutely clear’ despite Israeli criticism
[ad_1] “Simon Harris, the new Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland, chose to refer to the war in Gaza in his inaugural address but ‘forgot’ to mention the 133 Israeli hostages who have been rotting in Hamas tunnels for the past six months,” a statement by the Israeli ministry of foreign affairs said. [ad_2] Source link
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Foreign Secretary to urge Nato allies to ‘step up and spend more on defence’
[ad_1] Lord Cameron hopes to sign allies up to British-led initiatives to buy Nato standard missiles and munitions for the Ukrainian armed forces. [ad_2] Source link
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Putin major assault fails as 12 tanks and 8 infantry vehicles ‘destroyed’ in Ukraine
[ad_1] “Ukrainian forces appear to have repelled a Russian battalion-sized mechanized assault near Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast (province), on March 30 — the first battalion-sized mechanized assault since Russian forces began the campaign to seize Avdiivka in late October 2023,” said the ISW. [ad_2] Source link
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Putin signs conscription decree calling up 150,000 men for military service
[ad_1] Russia launched 16 missiles and 11 drones at Ukraine in an overnight air attack [ad_2] Source link
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Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat
[ad_1] The remarks came after comments made by General Sir Patrick Sanders, the outgoing Chief of the General Staff, were interpreted as suggesting that conscription could be required in any potential future battle with Russia due to the British Army being too small. [ad_2] Source link
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What the papers say – March 17
[ad_1] A range of stories make up Sunday’s front papers. [ad_2] Source link
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Shapps forced to call off Odesa visit due to Russian missile threat
[ad_1] Mr Shapps, travelling with chief of the defence staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and a small team of British officials, took an overnight train from Poland, arriving in Kyiv on March 7 for talks with Mr Zelensky and senior members of his wartime administration. [ad_2] Source link
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Sanctioned oligarch and superyacht owner lose Court of Appeal bids
[ad_1] Eugene Shvidler took his case to the Court of Appeal alongside Russian businessman Sergei Naumenko. [ad_2] Source link