Britain talks ‘pre-war’ while its forces quietly shrink:
Despite repeated claims that Britain has entered a pre-war era, the evidence points to shrinking ...
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Royal Mail releases new stamps honouring British armed forces on Armistice Day: The six stamps are inspired by the colours of the red poppy
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Key FactsRoyal Mail plans Armed Forces stamps for Armistice Day
Oct 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The six stamps are scheduled to go on issue on 11 November, Armistice Day.
- British artist Matthew Cook created specially commissioned artwork for all six stamps.
- Each stamp uses a colour palette inspired by the red poppy.
- Cook served as a reservist in the Parachute Regiment and The Rifles and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears: The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several ‘terrorism-related’ arrests were ...
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Britain now down to five operational frigates: HMS Iron Duke has been withdrawn from active service, leaving the Royal Navy with just five operational Type 23 ...
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MPs warn F-35 jet faces critical gaps and rising costs: MPs warn that despite its cutting-edge technology, Britain’s F-35 fighter programme is being undermined ...
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Key FactsF-35 Programme Faces Delays, Staff Shortages, Cost Surges
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- A parliamentary report highlights significant delays and management failures within the UK Ministry of Defence's F-35 programme.
- Critical weapons like the Spear 3 missile for standoff attacks are not expected until the early 2030s.
- Severe shortages of pilots, engineers, and instructors are limiting aircraft availability and operational readiness.
- Cost estimates were revised upward from £18 billion to £57 billion, excluding many ongoing expenses.
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Scotland is ‘beating heart’ of British shipbuilding: The naming of HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems’ Clyde shipyard has underscored Scotland’s central role in UK ...
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