12 h. ago British troops to shoot down drones over military bases to thwart Kremlin incursions in UK airspace

British troops to shoot down drones over bases amid fears of Russian invasions of UK airspace. New powers will be drafted following Kremlin incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace.

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19 h. ago British troops given powers to shoot down drones near bases to counter Russia threat

The British government will consider extending the powers to other important sites, like airports

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23 h. ago Military to get new powers to shoot down drones menacing British bases

Defence Secretary John Healey will set out the planned changes to the law in a speech in London on Monday night.

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23 h. ago British troops ‘given powers to shoot down drones near bases’

The British government will consider extending the powers to other important sites, like airports

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8 d. ago The heavy infantry: One in four troops is too fat to fight... and 11 have had weight loss surgery

Data shows 40,064 out of 147,300 military personnel are at 'increased, high or very high risk' of ill health owing to weight.

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1 week ago No plans for British troops to be on the ground in Gaza, says Foreign Secretary

Yvette Cooper said neighbouring states are expected to help police the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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1 week ago Yvette Cooper says there are 'no plans' for British troops to join a Gaza peacekeeping force under Donald Trump's proposals

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in the two-year war in Gaza under a deal brokered by the US President.

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1 week ago Unity is desperately needed, but the EU prefers turf wars to facing down Russia | Paul Taylor

Failure to agree a common defence strategy risks emboldening Vladimir Putin. The squabbles have to stopThe closer Russia’s hybrid war comes to European capitals, the less EU leaders seem able to agree on how to respond. That, at least, was the worrying impression left by a dissonant EU summit in Copenhagen. Summoned last week to build consensus on the top priorities for European rearmament, the meeting was an embarrassing display of the turf wars, political squabbles and hidden agendas that are plaguing attempts to build a coherent European defence. Leaders quarrelled not only about who should be in charge of Europe’s military buildup but also about how to fund Ukraine’s continued resistance against Russian aggression, and how to advance Kyiv’s bid for EU membership.They voiced alarm at repeated breaches of their airspace by drones buzzing European airports and military bases, and Russian fighter jets violating their borders but appeared unsure how to react. Shoot them down? Escort ...

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2 w. ago British Coldstream guards officer who won Ukrainian bravery medal for fighting against Putin's troops despite having lost a leg took his own life aged 40

Captain Edward, 'Ned', Harris was a former Coldstream Guards officer who took up arms to fight against Putin 's force as part of the Ukrainian International Legion.

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3 w. ago Denmark bans drone flights after fresh sightings of suspicious aerial objects outside military bases

Drone sightings across Denmark and Norway since September 22 sparked closure of several airports. (Pictured: Drones above Aalborg, Denmark, September 24, 2025 and mobile radar installation)

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3 w. ago Denmark bans civil drones for a week after sightings over military bases

Danish government says security measures are required ahead of two summits of European leaders

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3 w. ago Drones cause mayhem at military bases as NATO gears up for 'hybrid war'

After a string of Russian incursions into NATO territory in recent weeks, members are stepping up their defences, but drone issues are now causing havoc ahead of an EU summit

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3 w. ago Nato alarm bells ringing after MORE drones spotted flying over Danish military bases in latest alarming incident

Drone sightings across Denmark and Norway since September 22 sparked closure of several airports. (Pictured: Drones above Aalborg, Denmark, September 24, 2025 and mobile radar installation)

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy condemns ‘vile’ and deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine; drones spotted over Danish military sites – Europe live

Twelve-year-old girl among those killed in Kyiv; unidentified drones spotted over Danish military bases on Saturday nightIn an address at the UN general assembly in New York on Saturday, Moscow’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov warned that “any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response” but insisted Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato member states.In a wide-ranging speech, Lavrov said threats against Russia by western countries were becoming “increasingly common”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nato ramps up defences in Baltic Sea as drones menace military bases and airports across Europe in ‘hybrid war attack’

NATO has ramped up defences in the Baltic Sea after mysterious drones continued to menace military bases and airports across Europe. It comes just a day after suspected drones swooped over Denmark's largest military base - sparking security fears. More drones were observed over Danish military sites overnight for the second straight day, Denmark's army said...

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3 w. ago Nato to step up vigilance in Baltic Sea region after drones spotted over military bases

Move comes after new drone sightings near major military installations in Denmark and NorwayNato has vowed to upgrade its mission in the Baltic Sea after Denmark’s armed forces said unidentified drones were seen near the country’s military installations overnight.There have also been several drone incursions near airports and other critical infrastructure this week, with Copenhagen’s airport closed for several hours late on Monday as several drones were seen in its airspace. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Drones buzz Danish military bases as fears grow that Putin is turning up the pressure on Nato member country

The Danish defense ministry confirmed that drones were spotted at 'defense facilities' including Skrydstrup Air Base and the Jutland Dragoon Regiment overnight Friday.

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3 w. ago Denmark reports new drone sightings over its biggest military base

Unidentified drones spotted at several military sites including the Karup airbase on Friday night Unidentified drones flew over Danish military sites including its biggest base during Friday night, the latest in a slew of sightings officials have called a “hybrid attack” and hinted at possible Russian involvement.Drones were spotted at several military sites, a Danish military spokesperson told Agence France-Presse, refusing to provide other details. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago More mystery drones menace air base in Denmark as Danish PM warns of ‘hybrid war’ after days of airport incursions

MYSTERY drones shut down another Danish airport overnight, authorities confirmed. It comes just days after Copenhagen Airport - the busiest hub in the Nordic region - was plunged into chaos amid claims Moscow is behind a string of sabotage across Europe. Drones were spotted flying over the Karup Air Base on Friday evening. Cops were involved in "an...

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