International defence meeting underway
Britain and France are hosting an international videoconference of defence ministers in London today to coordinate a multinational mission aimed at...
Ministers consider drones to clear vital shipping route
Ministers are drawing up plans to send minesweeping drones to the strait of Hormuz amid concerns in...
Weeks of preparation condensed into days
HMS Dragon, a Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer, was expected to deploy to Cyprus last week to bolster the defence...
The UK Middle East response to the ongoing regional conflict is guided by three principles: defence, coordination with allies, and a clear legal basis...
Former RAF commander raises concerns
The Akrotiri base defence has come under scrutiny following the drone strike near the RAF base in Cyprus, prompting debate...
