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Britain in talks to join Europe’s new ‘Sky Shield’ missile defence system to protect against Putin, says Grant Shapps

www.thesun.co.uk

BRITAIN is in talks to join Europe’s new air defence system, Grant Shapps has confirmed.

Britain in talks to join Europe’s new ‘Sky Shield’ missile defence system to protect against Putin, says Grant Shapps

www.the-sun.com

BRITAIN is in talks to join Europe’s new air defence system, Grant Shapps has confirmed.

KBR Awarded $100m Operational Support Contract for UK Ministry of Defence

www.benzinga.com

HOUSTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE:KBR) announced today that it is extending its support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with the award of a contract worth more than $100m, with options, to provide unique heavy lift…

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Trump tells Nato members they are ‘on their own’ unless they increase defence spending

www.telegraph.co.uk

Donald Trump has warned Nato members they will be on their “own” unless they increase their defence spending if he wins a second term.

Crown disputes testimony as defence seeks to toss jury in Skibicki murder trial

globalnews.ca

Crown prosecutors are pushing back on a motion from the defence to toss out the jury in the trial of a Winnipeg man accused of murdering four women.

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Defence policy update focuses on quantum technology’s role in making Canada safe

theconversation.com

A major focus of the federal government’s defence policy update is the need to develop quantum-based defence technology that will help Canada address two big threats: the Arctic and cyber security.

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Archer returns to T20 World Cup squad as England eye title defence

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Pace bowler Jofra Archer has been brought back into England’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup after being sidelined… Continue reading Archer returns to T20 World Cup squad as England eye title defence

Why Blue Jays must start prioritizing offence over defence in lineup

www.sportsnet.ca

MLB analyst Mike Petriello joins Jays Talk Plus to discuss why he believes the Blue Jays defence is good enough right now to start prioritizing more pop in the everyday lineup and shares his opinion on what players should see more starting…

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Lord Cameron issues passionate defence of the BBC licence fee despite calls to abolish

www.express.co.uk

The Foreign Secretary predicted that opponents of the licence fee will not succeed for a long time.

‘Volunteer army’ plan involving 20,000 veterans handed to defence chiefs

inews.co.uk

The plan being considered by MoD chiefs also includes the introduction of a 200,000-strong 'Citizen Army' to avoid compulsory conscription in the event of war

‘Britain could soon lose control of its defence industry’ – expert Q&A

theconversation.com

The surging cost of military equipment will make it increasingly difficult for national defence giants like BAE and Rolls-Royce to remain independent.

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Cole jumps to defence of Chelsea manager Pochettino

www.tribalfootball.com

Chelsea hero Joe Cole has jumped to the defence of manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Defence ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia discuss security, regional preparedness

www.malaymail.com

JAKARTA, April 30 — The meeting between Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and his Indonesian counterpart...

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Prime Minister increases defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Last week, the Prime Minister increased defence spending to 2.5% of our GDP by 2030, this would make Britain the biggest defence power in Europe. This is no mean feat, and is an absolutely vital tool in ensuring that British values and…

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Higgins learns fate for dangerous tackle after Saints’ ’10 reasons why’ defence in marathon Tribunal hearing

www.theroar.com.au

Jack Higgins’ three-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir has been upheld after a marathon three and a half-hour Tribunal hearing. Higgins’ tackle, which left Aliir with a concussion and ruled him…

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Jofra Archer confirmed in squad to boost England’s T20 World Cup defence

www.theguardian.com

Jofra Archer has been cleared to play in England’s T20 World Cup defence after recovering from the elbow injury that has dogged him for more than four years. The 29-year-old has been named in the 15-man squad that will play four games…

Jofra Archer confirmed in squad to boost England’s T20 World Cup defence

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Jofra Archer has been cleared to play in England’s T20 World Cup defence after recovering from the elbow injury that has dogged him for more than four years. Despite being an established first-team player Archer has appeared in only 14 of…

Jofra Archer given chance to prove his fitness ahead of England's T20 World Cup title defence as 35-year-old Chris Jordan earns shock recall

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LAWRENCE BOOTH: Archer hasn't played international cricket since March 2023 and will use a warm-up series with Pakistan to prove his fitness.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Files Nomination From Lucknow; UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Pushkar Singh Dhami Join Mega Roadshow (See Pics and Video)

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Flanked by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took out an impressive roadshow on Monday from the BJP state headquarters to the District Collectorate, to file his nomination for the…