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gb46IISS Report: Russia Highly Likely Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases in England
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) concludes that Russia is 'highly likely' responsible for a coordinated UAV campaign over Europe between August 2024 and February 2026, targeting U.S. military bases in England (RAF Lakenheath, Fairford, Mildenhall, Feltwell) and other NATO states. The report suggests Russian-linked vessels and shadow fleet ships were used as launch platforms, possibly employing Orlan-10 drones or modified commercial UAVs. It notes sophisticated operational security, varied platform types, and the presence of the Hav Dolphin vessel linked to a 2025 drone incident in Germany. The findings are based on circumstantial evidence and open-source information. The UK Ministry of Defence and U.S. Air Forces in Europe declined to confirm the findings, citing operational security.
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IISS Report: Russia Highly Likely Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases in England
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) concludes that Russia is 'highly likely' responsible for a coordinated UAV campaign over Europe between August 2024 and February 2026, targeting U.S. military bases in England (RAF Lakenheath, Fairford, Mildenhall, Feltwell) and other NATO states. The report suggests Russian-linked vessels and shadow fleet ships were used as launch platforms, possibly employing Orlan-10 drones or modified commercial UAVs. It notes sophisticated operational security, varied platform types, and the presence of the Hav Dolphin vessel linked to a 2025 drone incident in Germany. The findings are based on circumstantial evidence and open-source information. The UK Ministry of Defence and U.S. Air Forces in Europe declined to confirm the findings, citing operational security.
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) concludes that Russia is 'highly likely' responsible for a coordinated UAV campaign over Europe between August 2024 and February 2026, targeting U.S. military bases in England (RAF Lakenheath, Fairford, Mildenhall, Feltwell) and other NATO states. The report suggests Russian-linked vessels and shadow fleet ships were used as launch platforms, possibly employing Orlan-10 drones or modified commercial UAVs. It notes sophisticated operational security, varied platform types, and the presence of the Hav Dolphin vessel linked to a 2025 drone incident in Germany. The findings are based on circumstantial evidence and open-source information. The UK Ministry of Defence and U.S. Air Forces in Europe declined to confirm the findings, citing operational security.
gb43UK commits £63 billion to nuclear deterrent, begins defining Dreadnought successor
The UK government announced over £63 billion in nuclear spending over four years, funding Dreadnought-class submarines, SSN-AUKUS attack boats, and the new Astraea warhead (A21/Mk7) to replace the Holbrook design. The package also confirms the June 2025 decision to buy 12 F-35A jets and rejoin NATO's nuclear-sharing mission, likely hosting US B61-12 bombs on British soil. The spending is part of a broader £298 billion defense plan to reach 2.7% GDP by 2035. The UK is now the world's third-largest nuclear spender, amid a global trend of nuclear re-armament.
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UK commits £63 billion to nuclear deterrent, begins defining Dreadnought successor
The UK government announced over £63 billion in nuclear spending over four years, funding Dreadnought-class submarines, SSN-AUKUS attack boats, and the new Astraea warhead (A21/Mk7) to replace the Holbrook design. The package also confirms the June 2025 decision to buy 12 F-35A jets and rejoin NATO's nuclear-sharing mission, likely hosting US B61-12 bombs on British soil. The spending is part of a broader £298 billion defense plan to reach 2.7% GDP by 2035. The UK is now the world's third-largest nuclear spender, amid a global trend of nuclear re-armament.
The UK government announced over £63 billion in nuclear spending over four years, funding Dreadnought-class submarines, SSN-AUKUS attack boats, and the new Astraea warhead (A21/Mk7) to replace the Holbrook design. The package also confirms the June 2025 decision to buy 12 F-35A jets and rejoin NATO's nuclear-sharing mission, likely hosting US B61-12 bombs on British soil. The spending is part of a broader £298 billion defense plan to reach 2.7% GDP by 2035. The UK is now the world's third-largest nuclear spender, amid a global trend of nuclear re-armament.
gb23BBC investigation finds convicted people smuggler living in UK under false name
A BBC investigation has located convicted people smuggler Twana Jamal, once described as 'the godfather' of French migrant camps, living and working in Leicestershire under a false name and believed to be seeking asylum. Law enforcement officials in mainland Europe report that 15 other convicted people smugglers are now living in the UK under false names, raising concerns about border controls and asylum vetting.
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BBC investigation finds convicted people smuggler living in UK under false name
A BBC investigation has located convicted people smuggler Twana Jamal, once described as 'the godfather' of French migrant camps, living and working in Leicestershire under a false name and believed to be seeking asylum. Law enforcement officials in mainland Europe report that 15 other convicted people smugglers are now living in the UK under false names, raising concerns about border controls and asylum vetting.
A BBC investigation has located convicted people smuggler Twana Jamal, once described as 'the godfather' of French migrant camps, living and working in Leicestershire under a false name and believed to be seeking asylum. Law enforcement officials in mainland Europe report that 15 other convicted people smugglers are now living in the UK under false names, raising concerns about border controls and asylum vetting.