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Conflict & Security · United KingdomUK reviews Lockheed Martin satellite deal amid Starlink concerns
The UK is reviewing a deal with US company Lockheed Martin for new Skynet military satellites. The review follows reports of Starlink restrictions for Ukraine and concerns the US could gain veto power over the system. The potential deal is valued at up to £2 billion.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to announce AI defence partnership with US
On 22 September 2026, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will unveil a new AI defence partnership with the United States, aimed at protecting critical national infrastructure and detecting threats. He will meet President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, and the pact ties into the UK’s upcoming G20 summit in Manchester.
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Politics · United KingdomUS Threatens UK Falklands Support Over Defence Spending
The United States has reportedly threatened to withdraw support for the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. This pressure tactic is reportedly aimed at compelling London to increase defence spending to meet NATO's 5% of GDP commitment.
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Politics · United KingdomEd Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism
Ed Miliband met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security, Ukraine and Gaza, while ignoring questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump as 'racist' and 'misogynistic'. The White House had reportedly expressed concerns over Miliband’s appointment.
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