6 h. ago New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes

Government says country will buy five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraftNew Zealand will spend nearly NZ$3bn ($1.7bn) upgrading its ageing defence fleet, including replacing its “embarrassing” planes that have left multiple prime ministers grounded during international travel, the government has announced.The defence minister, Judith Collins, said NZ$2bn would be spent buying five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and another $700,000 to buy two Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago New Zealand will spend $1.6B on military aircraft in a plan to double the defense budget

New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging planes and helicopters

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43 h. ago Ruben Amorim sent double Man United transfer instruction as summer plan clear

The latest Manchester United FC transfer news and views as they continue to work on potential deals.

Politics

3 d. ago Man United receive double transfer confirmation after Arsenal defeat as Amorim plan backed

Manchester United will have been pleased to see Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo make a positive start to life at Old Trafford despite Sunday's defeat to Arsenal

Sport

7 d. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank confirms transfer plan after Spurs open talks for Eberechi Eze and Savinho double deal

Spurs had two debutants in their side in Udine

Economics

1 week ago India shot down military aircraft during clash with Pakistan, its air force claims

Pakistan previously claimed that it shot down six Indian aircraft during the clashes

Events

2 w. ago Emmerdale spoilers: Charity pregnant, double arrest and John's twisted plan for Robert

Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease some big moments including Charity Dingle's baby news, John Sugden targets Robert Sugden once more and two characters are arrested

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2 w. ago Fifth person charged by counter terrorism police for RAF Brize Norton break in after vandals caused £7m worth of damage to two military aircraft

Muhammad Umer Khalid was charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage and conspiracy to enter a prohibited place knowingly for purposes prejudicial to UK safety or interests.

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2 w. ago Seventh suspect arrested over RAF Brize Norton break in after vandals caused £7m worth of damage to two military aircraft

The 22-year-old man was detained on Friday in Bedford on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

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