UK

‘Viable IED’ in Ireland identical to New IRA devices sent to UK

A package discovered at a postal depot in Ireland appeared identical to a series of devices mailed to the UK that were claimed by the New IRA

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UK and Egypt mark increased defense cooperation with Exercise Ahmose

British and Egyptian forces kicked off joint exercise Ahmose in northern Egypt, marking the growing strategic partnership between the two countries

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NATO begins Dynamic Manta submarine drills in Mediterranean Sea

Submarines, ships and aircraft from 10 NATO countries launched Dynamic Manta 2019 off the coast of Italy, beginning underwater and surface warfare training

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First RAF Typhoon use of Brimstone missile destroys ISIS boat in Syria

A UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon used a brimstone missile to destroy a boat used by ISIS in Syria, the first time the aircraft has deployed the weapon system

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Around 200 US “peacekeeping” troops will stay in Syria

The US military will keep around 200 "peacekeeping" troops in Syria, the White House said, weeks after President Trump announced US forces would withdraw

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Family of UK ISIS member Shamima Begum says they will fight move to strip her citizenship

The family of London teenager Shamima Begum, who joined ISIS in Syria, said they would challenge the UK's decision to revoke her citizenship

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Boeing awarded $2.5 billion for 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for US Navy, UK and Norway

Boeing was awarded an almost $2.5 billion contract to produce 19 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the U.S. Navy, Norway and the UK

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British nuclear submarine in near miss with Irish Sea passenger ferry

An investigation was launched after a British Royal Navy submarine was involved in a 'close quarters' incident with a passenger ferry in the Irish Sea

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Rheinmetall and BAE to create UK-based land vehicle joint venture

Germany's Rheinmetall and British BAE Systems will create a joint military vehicle design, manufacturing and support business based in the UK

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Police investigate ‘suspected car bomb’ in Derry, Northern Ireland

Police are investigating a suspected car bomb explosion near a courthouse in the the city of Derry in the northwest of Northern Ireland

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