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Ben Wallace’s favourite defence blogger exposes real cost of Sunak’s National Service plan

www.independent.co.uk

A defence blogger and analyst beloved by former defence secretary Ben Wallace has questioned key details about Sunak’s National Service plan

Man United's SIX defensive transfer targets for the summer as Red Devils look to sure up leaky defence after worst campaign at the back in 53 years

www.dailymail.co.uk

Manchester United's defensive problems have been glaringly obvious this season and a major cause for concern in a miserable campaign. Mail Sport take a look at United's potential defensive transfer targets.

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Defence minister ruled out national service over morale fears day after Rishi Sunak called election

www.independent.co.uk

Rishi Sunak’s proposal to reintroduce national service 61 years after it was scrapped has created a backlash

Jofra Archer’s ‘goosebumps’ comeback fuels England’s T20 World Cup defence

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Chris Jordan believes Jofra Archer gives England ‘a different dynamic’ after the bowler took two wickets on his return against Pakistan

Jofra Archer’s ‘goosebumps’ comeback fuels England’s T20 World Cup defence

www.theguardian.com

Jofra Archer’s long-awaited England return was a goosebumps moment for his close friend Chris Jordan, who now believes Archer will offer the attack a “different-level mood” come the T20 World Cup defence next month.

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Ex-minister hails Tinubu for activating defence industry sector

thenationonlineng.net

A former Minister of Defence, Adetokunbo Kayode, has described the activation of the Defence industrial sector by President Bola Tinubu as a boost for the country’s economy. Adetokunbo said the...

Tory defence minister rejected national service proposal two days before announcement

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Andrew Murrison, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence People and Families, opposed the proposal during the week, before the PM announced the plans.

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Canada now ‘the outlier’ in NATO on defence spending: U.S. ambassador

globalnews.ca

U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says Canada has become an outlier in NATO on defence spending, but Ottawa is rebuilding the nation's reputation as a reliable partner.

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Mitchell Starc Produces a Beauty To Break Abhishek Sharma’s Defence and Knock Back His off Stump During KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final (Watch Video)

www.latestly.com

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed by Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc during the KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 match. Starc broke the defence of Sharma and Sharma's off stump was knocked back.

Sunak’s national service pledge rejected by defence minister days ago

www.ft.com

Andrew Murrison said government had no plans to reintroduce scheme and warned of hit to morale and resources

Tinubu’s Activation Of DICON Law Will Reduce Capital Flight – Ex-Defence Minister

independent.ng

The activation of the new Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act (DICON) has been described as another giant socio-economic stride that would create job opportunities and reduce substantially capital flight in the country. This was…

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‘More understudies than finishers’ - French media highlight Leinster bench and Toulouse defence

www.irishtimes.com

Toulouse have won the last nine finals they have played in thanks to their ‘legendary ability to bend without breaking’

Sunak's 'surprise' National Service policy pledge derided as 'deeply cynical' by defence insider

news.sky.com

The prime minister appears to have had what some insiders regard as a belated epiphany about the critical importance of defence - and now even National Service.

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Insecurity: Ex-Defence Minister Asks FG To Implement DICON Law

newtelegraphng.com

Former Minister of Defence, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode SAN has tasked the Federal Government with the implementation of the Defence Industry Corporation Of Nigeria (DICON) law signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last year in order to…

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Don’t Challenge Robbers Without A Weapon Of Defence, Police Spokesman Tells Nigerians

leadership.ng

Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has advised Nigerians against challenging armed robbers without a means of defending themselves. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said it was better to get away…

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Tories attack Labour over defence spending pledge

inews.co.uk

Rachel Reeves said she was 'not going to put a timetable' on increasing defence spending Labour first wanted to conduct a 'strategic defence review'.

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Macron urges defence of democracy on rare state visit to Germany as EU elections loom

www.france24.com

Emmanuel Macron began Sunday the first state visit to Germany by a French president in a quarter-century, bringing a plea to defend democracy against nationalism at coming European Parliament elections.

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Labour could lose votes on defence - but probably not because of Sunak's big bet on security

news.sky.com

Whether you heard the wet outdoor version of Rishi Sunak's election campaign launch or the dry indoor one, his message on national security was the same.