US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and ensure ...

There are a few areas in the UK that have large concentrations of shelters – 46 are in London, with other large metropolitan ...

An increase in UK defence spending is part of a "macho agenda of militarisation", Northern Ireland's first minister has said. Michelle O'Neill was speaking after the chancellor used her Spring ...

The UK is working with allies to develop plans for troops to be deployed to safeguard any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Defence Secretary John Healey was questioned over whether the UK ...

The findings in a small study is ‘significant enough to warrant urgent further investigation’, researchers said. A small initial study highlighted a ‘significant link’ between the disease ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Growth forecast halved this year in blow to Reeves Rachel Reeves has been dealt a blow after the budget watchdog halved its ...

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has admitted that Ireland is “lagging behind” in terms of defence spending internationally and that such an approach cannot continue. The ...

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the procurement of 155mm, 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS ...