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Laura Gozzi & Paul KirbyBBC NewsReutersSecurity is tight at the Nato summit – President Trump’s first since 2019German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Russia’s president…

Britain will commit to spending 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035 after weeks of diplomatic pressure and intense negotiations with allies.The decision came as…

Nestled in the heart of rural Berkshire, the 300-hectare (750-acre) military complex at Aldermaston is an incongruous sight. It comprises a mix of 1950s and 1960s…

Rachel Reeves has pledged to “renew Britain” with billions to be invested in energy, housing, transport and infrastructure – though some key departments will face tough…

Russia will remain an imminent threat to Nato even if there is peace in Ukraine and the western alliance has to dramatically increase its air defences…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A corner of the UK market is enjoying…

Defence reviews and foreign policy resets seem to turn up almost as often as the Sussexes’ lifestyle brand relaunches these days. Labour’s strategic defence review this…

On Monday, the prime minister, Keir Starmer, told Britain it was facing threats that were “more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable than at any time…

Keir Starmer has refused to give a date for the UK to spend at least 3% of GDP on defence, saying he would not indulge in…

PM Albanese says government already increasing spending and decisions will be based on defence capability needs.United States Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has called on Australia to…