Defence

The Prime Minister previously made a 'cast iron' promise to meet 2.5% spending on defence

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Keir Starmer refuses to guarantee key defence spending ahead of Nato summit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appearing at a press conference in Warsaw on Tuesday

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appearing at a press conference in Warsaw on Tuesday

Conservative Party

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Rishi Sunak panned after 'desperate' £75 billion defence spending pledge

Delegates attend the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on the second day of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting on April 04, 2024

Delegates attend the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on the second day of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting on April 04, 2024

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Alyn Smith: Scotland cannot afford to be naive when it comes to defence funding

Grant Shapps believes that a billion pounds a week spent on defence is not enough

Grant Shapps believes that a billion pounds a week spent on defence is not enough

Defence speech by Grant Shapps was based on a chilling assumption

Grant Shapps giving a speech at London's Lancaster House, where he announced that Britain will send 20,000 service personnel to one of Nato's largest military exercises since the Cold War

Grant Shapps giving a speech at London's Lancaster House, where he announced that Britain will send 20,000 service personnel to one of Nato's largest military exercises since the Cold War

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Stuart Nicolson: The UK's language on defence is as absurd as it is irresponsible

The Loon Fung restaurant in Glasgow was alleged to be one of the bases for the 'secret police stations' run by China

The Loon Fung restaurant in Glasgow was alleged to be one of the bases for the 'secret police stations' run by China

China closes UK network of ‘secret police stations’ with alleged Glasgow base

In 2003 more than 100,000 Scots marched against the Iraq war

In 2003 more than 100,000 Scots marched against the Iraq war

We can assume there is agreement on an independent Scotland's foreign policy

The leaders of Australia, the US and the UK met in San Diego to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under the deal

The leaders of Australia, the US and the UK met in San Diego to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under the deal

Rishi Sunak's support for Aukus nuclear submarine deal has alarm bells ringing

A vessel under construction at BAE Systems Scotstoun yard in 2016

A vessel under construction at BAE Systems Scotstoun yard in 2016

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New warship factory to be built in Glasgow

The UK is “in touch with allies” after a minister claimed Chinese spy balloons may have already flown over the country, Rishi Sunak said

The UK is “in touch with allies” after a minister claimed Chinese spy balloons may have already flown over the country, Rishi Sunak said

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Chinese spy balloons 'may have already flown over UK airspace'

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking to the media during a visit to Harland & Wolff shipyard factory in Belfast

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking to the media during a visit to Harland & Wolff shipyard factory in Belfast

Conservative Party

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Fears for Scottish shipyards amid concerns UK will ‘offshore’ warship contracts

The UK Government has faced criticism over arms exports to Saudi Arabia

The UK Government has faced criticism over arms exports to Saudi Arabia

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Independent Scotland will have ‘greater scrutiny of arms trade’

A former Navy boss has said the UK must invest in its own defences while continuing to send military aid to Ukraine

A former Navy boss has said the UK must invest in its own defences while continuing to send military aid to Ukraine

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Nations 'teetering on brink' of world war after Poland missile, says ex-Navy chief

Workers on the new Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard

Workers on the new Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard

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Glasgow shipyards faced with strike action over 'two-tier' pay system

The most reasonable option is for Scotland to increase its defence budget, build larger forces and secure membership of Nato, according to Doug Humphries

The most reasonable option is for Scotland to increase its defence budget, build larger forces and secure membership of Nato, according to Doug Humphries

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As the world changes, so must the defence plans for an independent Scotland

Promises made by the PM during her leadership campaign show that her defence spending plans will cost £157 billion

Promises made by the PM during her leadership campaign show that her defence spending plans will cost £157 billion

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Why is Liz Truss happy to give massive handouts to military generals?

Ben Wallace is backing Liz Truss in the leadership contest

Ben Wallace is backing Liz Truss in the leadership contest

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Blue-on-blue Tory attacks heat up as Ben Wallace targets Rishi Sunak

Raytheon UK said the war in Ukraine has highlighted the threat posed by drones

Raytheon UK said the war in Ukraine has highlighted the threat posed by drones

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New weapons hub in Scotland to develop anti-drone laser weapons

The alternative to providing material support to Ukraine is to allow Putin to seize the whole country, which he tried to do in the early days

The alternative to providing material support to Ukraine is to allow Putin to seize the whole country, which he tried to do in the early days

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UK military spending cuts would certainly not help change Putin’s mind

Boris Johnson is playing up to far-right Tories to defend his position

Boris Johnson is playing up to far-right Tories to defend his position

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Tory military spending hike is a disaster for UK and the world

Vladimir Putin has been accused of overseeing a hoax call plot against UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

Vladimir Putin has been accused of overseeing a hoax call plot against UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

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Downing Street accuses Russia of hoax calls to senior Tory ministers

Tory minister's 'Ukrainians are shouting God save the Queen' claim sparks 'disbelief'

Tory minister's 'Ukrainians are shouting God save the Queen' claim sparks 'disbelief'

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Tory minister's 'Ukrainians are shouting God save the Queen' claim sparks disbelief

Boris Johnson again rules out no-fly zone over Ukraine despite Russian strikes

Boris Johnson again rules out no-fly zone over Ukraine despite Russian strikes

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Boris Johnson again rules out no-fly zone over Ukraine despite Russian strikes

Ukrainian servicement sit atop personell carriers in the Donetsk region amid the assault from Russian forces

Ukrainian servicement sit atop personell carriers in the Donetsk region amid the assault from Russian forces

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EU aims to coordinate sending weapons shipments to Ukraine

NATO's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, left, says Russia hasn't withdrawn 100,000 troops from Ukraine border

NATO's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, left, says Russia hasn't withdrawn 100,000 troops from Ukraine border

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Nato says Russia hasn't withdrawn 100,000 troops from Ukraine border

Baron Truscott asked a fellow peer why thermonuclear conflict would be an 'unwelcome outcome'

Baron Truscott asked a fellow peer why thermonuclear conflict would be an 'unwelcome outcome'

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Peer puzzled as to why nuclear war with Russia would be 'unwelcome outcome'

Russian troops withdraw from Ukranian border – but invasion threat remains

Russian troops withdraw from Ukranian border – but invasion threat remains

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Russian troops withdraw from Ukranian border – but invasion threat remains

Tens of thousands of Russian troops have been positioned on the Ukrainian border

Tens of thousands of Russian troops have been positioned on the Ukrainian border

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UK to give Ukraine 'self-defence' weapons and training over fears of Russian build-up

A ban on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems is one that many fully support

A ban on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems is one that many fully support

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The world is woefully ill-prepared for the rise of killer robots

Vladimir Putin's state has been accused of plotting to steal the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Vladimir Putin's state has been accused of plotting to steal the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

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Tory minister refuses to rule out Russian spy plot to 'steal' Covid vaccine

'I have never thought at Coulport that we would ever be put in a position where we’d have to vote for industrial action', one member of staff said

'I have never thought at Coulport that we would ever be put in a position where we’d have to vote for industrial action', one member of staff said

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Staff at Scottish nuclear base break silence over potential strike action

Boris Johnson told France to 'Donnez-moi un break' over the UK's defence agreement with the US and Australia

Boris Johnson told France to 'Donnez-moi un break' over the UK's defence agreement with the US and Australia

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Boris Johnson tells France to 'prenez un grip' amid fury over security pact

MoD worker suspended over UK Government's 'shameful' Afghan data breach

MoD worker suspended over UK Government's 'shameful' Afghan data breach

MoD worker suspended over UK Government's 'shameful' Afghan data breach

Vladimir Putin's government orchestrated Alexander Litvinenko's death, according to a top European court

Vladimir Putin's government orchestrated Alexander Litvinenko's death, according to a top European court

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Russia behind murder of of Alexander Litvinenko, European court rules

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ordered an investigation after a second major MoD data breach this year

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ordered an investigation after a second major MoD data breach this year

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Details of 250 Afghan interpreters leaked in 'shameful' MoD data breach

The relationship between Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron's governments has soured since the UK ripped up a lucrative submarine contract

The relationship between Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron's governments has soured since the UK ripped up a lucrative submarine contract

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French defence chief pulls out of UK talks as submarine row escalates

Boris Johnson's lax approach to national security slammed in new report

Boris Johnson's lax approach to national security slammed in new report

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Boris Johnson's lax approach to national security slammed in new report

Protesters gather at an All Under One Banner event in August showed their opposition to nuclear weapons on the River Clyde. Pic: Colin Mearns

Protesters gather at an All Under One Banner event in August showed their opposition to nuclear weapons on the River Clyde. Pic: Colin Mearns

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SNP members vote to eject nuclear weapons within three years of independence vote

Royal Navy security personnel stand guard on HMS Vigilant at Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde

Royal Navy security personnel stand guard on HMS Vigilant at Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde

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SNP conference to debate whether to set three year deadline for Trident removal

'The idea that Faslane could be leased to the UK Government by an independent Scotland is a fantasy'

'The idea that Faslane could be leased to the UK Government by an independent Scotland is a fantasy'

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Trident will be independent Scotland's first big test - it must not fail

Yes supporters gathered to demand removal of Trident from this highly populated part of Scotland

Yes supporters gathered to demand removal of Trident from this highly populated part of Scotland

We protested against Trident at Faslane on Saturday – where were all of you?

Trade deals with the United States are decided upon by Westminster action alone

Trade deals with the United States are decided upon by Westminster action alone

Conservative Party

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Scotland’s wish to be rid of Trident will be completely ignored

Any lease would run for more than a decade and then probably into perpetuity

Any lease would run for more than a decade and then probably into perpetuity

Leasing out Faslane to the Royal Navy is a nuclear Trojan horse

The motion is bidding to ensure that nuclear missiles are removed within three years of an independent Scotland

The motion is bidding to ensure that nuclear missiles are removed within three years of an independent Scotland

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SNP conference bid for three-year deadline on axing Trident in independent Scotland

Proteus, the mother ship for American Polaris submarines and their nuclear-tipped missiles, docked in the Holy Loch in March 1961

Proteus, the mother ship for American Polaris submarines and their nuclear-tipped missiles, docked in the Holy Loch in March 1961

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George Kerevan: How Scotland is at risk of a front-line role in a new arms race

SNP MP busts BBC Unionist myths over independent Scotland's defence

SNP MP busts BBC Unionist myths over independent Scotland's defence

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SNP MP busts BBC Unionist myths over independent Scotland's defence

Moscow claims it fired warning shots at British destroyer HMS Defender

Moscow claims it fired warning shots at British destroyer HMS Defender

Black Sea posturing is the latest iteration of information warfare

The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender leaving Portsmouth Naval Base

The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender leaving Portsmouth Naval Base

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MoD documents 'show UK Government used Black Sea Russia clash as propaganda'

Russian forces fired warning shots at the Royal Navy's HMS Defender after it entered the country's territorial waters in the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry has claimed

Russian forces fired warning shots at the Royal Navy's HMS Defender after it entered the country's territorial waters in the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry has claimed

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LISTEN: Russian jets 'buzz' UK warship after shots fired in Black Sea dispute