Following a pro-Palestinian activist group’s intrusion into RAF Brize Norton and subsequent vandalism of two military aircraft, the Home Secretary will introduce legislation to proscribe Palestine Action. This move, expected to be formalized in a parliamentary statement on Monday, will effectively criminalize membership in the group. The incident, condemned by the Prime Minister as “disgraceful,” triggered a security review across UK military bases. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the break-in, while RAF engineers assess the damage to the affected aircraft.
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Russian spy sensors, designed to gather intelligence on British nuclear submarines, have been discovered hidden in UK waters. This discovery highlights a continued, albeit clandestine, undersea conflict playing out beneath the waves, a stark reminder that the Cold War’s echoes reverberate far beyond the official end date.
The sensors, some of which washed ashore and were subsequently located by the Royal Navy, represent a significant security threat. Their purpose appears to be the clandestine collection of intelligence regarding Britain’s four Vanguard submarines, at least one of which is constantly at sea as part of the UK’s nuclear deterrent program. This underscores the ongoing tension and the lengths to which rival powers will go to maintain intelligence superiority.… Continue reading
Beginning July 1st, all Russian state employees in the U.K. must publicly declare their activities under a new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS). This measure, expanding the scheme initially launched in 2023, follows the uncovering of suspected Russian and Belarusian spy networks and aims to counter threats to national security. Russia joins Iran as the second country subject to FIRS, enabling stronger action against covert activities and potential criminal prosecution for non-compliance. The scheme mandates registration of all political influence activities undertaken on behalf of a foreign state, enhancing transparency and informing parliamentary interactions.
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Between Wednesday and Friday, unidentified drones were observed over three RAF airbases in Suffolk and Norfolk, prompting a response from the USAF. These “small unmanned aerial systems” were spotted at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell. The USAF has not yet classified the drones as hostile, though it affirmed its right to defend its installations. Further details regarding any defensive measures taken remain undisclosed.
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