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UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems

Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.

Israeli defence minister confirms conscription of ultra-Orthodox men

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Anger in Lebanon at large number of rescue workers killed by Israel

Attacks on Thursday night bring total number of emergency workers killed by Israel in Lebanon to more than 200. Middle East crisis – live updates Twenty-one civil defence rescuers have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Freddie Steward’s selection can strengthen England in defence and in attack | Ugo Monye

Steve Borthwick’s team always kick a lot but they must use the ball well to have a chance against these brilliant South Africans. The kicking duel is going to be pivotal at Twickenham on Saturday. ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Tech investor Klaus Hommels targets defence start-ups in Europe

Founder of VC firm Lakestar plans to use more than €100mn of his own money in push to build region’s resilience

World - Financial Times - November 16

German defence minister supports chancellor's phone call with Putin

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser

Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-elect

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

German defence minister: Damage to Baltic Sea cables likely sabotage

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

German defence minister: 'Putin not willing to negotiate about anything'

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Palantir becomes a ‘Trump trade’ as investors bet on higher defence spending

Peter Thiel-founded data company, whose biggest client is the US government, rises $23bn in value since election

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

German defence minister clears way for Scholz to lead SPD into elections

Boris Pistorius said speculation over who would be the party’s main candidate was damaging its campaign prospects

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Poland urges EU to spend more on eastern defences ahead of Trump’s return

Warsaw has largest military budget among Nato allies

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Britain’s national security demands more than a defence review

As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new world

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Boeing Quality Chief to Depart

The executive’s retirement comes as the manufacturer attempts to restart factories after a damaging strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Pfizer names oncology chief and company veteran Boshoff as chief scientific officer

The drug company had been searching for a new chief scientific officer since July with Mikael Dolsten leaving after 15 years at the company.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor

ICC announces external probe into chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdraw. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu attacked by Israeli opposition for sacking Gallant

Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and ‘will damage security’. Lebanon’s army has issued a warning to residents in the Ghobeiry area of the southern suburbs of ...