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April 1, 2026European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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March 3, 2026Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
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European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpec
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Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The government is set to approve a £1bn purchase of military helicopters from the UK's only specialist factory. Italian company Leonardo's plant in Yeovil, Somerset, had been left in limbo after a pl