defence

Defence Secretary promises ‘strong response’ over attack on Camp Taji, Iraq

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The defence secretary has warned there will be a ‘strong response’ after a missile attack on Camp Taji, Iraq killed a British servicewoman.   Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, 26, along with two American troops, was killed when 15 small rockets hit the military camp to the north of capital Baghdad on Wednesday.  A further dozen people were wounded … Read more

Why a healthy skeleton is a key defence against illness

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We know our bones stop us from flopping about like jellyfish, and that breaking them hurts. But now investigators are discovering how bones do far more than hold us up. Emerging studies show that our skeletons play key roles in producing a hormone that drives our fight-or-flight instincts, helps control our appetite, determines our risk … Read more

Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending

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Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending as he launches most detailed review into Whitehall’s security policy since the Cold War PM is launching the most in-depth review of security policy since the Cold War  Downing Street says it will go beyond the parameters of a traditional defence The Prime Minister warns that … Read more

Gigi Hadid jumps to boyfriend Zayn Malik’s defence amid Jake Paul feud

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‘He’s unbothered by your irrelevant ugly a*s’: Gigi Hadid jumps to boyfriend Zayn Malik’s defence as he is slammed by controversial YouTuber Jake Paul for foul-mouthed exchange By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 14:44 GMT, 23 February 2020 | Updated: 15:00 GMT, 23 February 2020 Gigi Hadid jumped to boyfriend Zayn Malik’s defence as Jake Paul … Read more

NASA prepares for Armageddon with a tabletop planetary defence exercise

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NASA is conducting planetary defence drills to see what would happen if an apocalyptic space rock was heading straight for Earth. Participants will discuss potential preparations for studying an asteroid or comet, as well as how to deflect it and lessen the damage caused by any impact.  The space agency has been scanning the skies … Read more

Cobham family says we MUST protect UK defence, or we will lose ‘irreplaceable’ assets

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Prominent member of Cobham family says we MUST protect UK defence, or we will lose ‘irreplaceable’ assets By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:59 BST, 15 December 2019 | Updated: 23:59 BST, 15 December 2019 The UK appears to be the last major military power to prioritise the protection of domestically-owned and controlled … Read more