UK Navy reports incident involving tanker in Gulf of Oman
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said an incident involving a tanker and the armed forces of an unidentified country had occurred in the Gulf of Oman. – UKMTO…
EU, UK Reaffirm Strategic Cooperation on Security and Foreign Policy
EU-UK cooperation on foreign policy, security, and defence has never been more important. There is strong momentum to deepen and accelerate our Security and Defence Partnership. Congratulations on your new…
India-UK CETA Takes Effect, Boosting Trade and Investment
A defining moment! The India-UK Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security enters into force today. The agreement secures zero-duty market access for nearly 99%…
Iran condemns UK’s designation of IRGC as security threat
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the decision, calling the move “unjustified” and “irresponsible”. – The ministry said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was an official part of Iran’s armed…
UK to designate Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign power threat’
The United Kingdom will designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to its national security with its members facing up to life imprisonment. – Britain says a…
EU Sanctions Russian Cyber Actors, Finland Summons Ambassador
Today, the EU adopted its cyber sanctions package and exposed malicious cyber actors in Russia, incl. the FSB. Finland condemns Russia’s malicious cyber activities and the misuse of the cyber…
UK agency keeps Strait of Hormuz threat level at highest
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency says the security threat in the Strait of Hormuz remains at its highest level. – The warning follows the latest military escalation between the…
Rutte Welcomes UK’s Defence Investment Plan Ahead of NATO Summit
I welcome the UK’s Defence Investment Plan. Stronger UK defence makes us all safer. This is a good step towards reaching the 3.5% of GDP on defence agreed in The…
UK left without nuclear attack subs at sea
The UK’s entire fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines is currently stuck in port due to maintenance bottlenecks, the UK Defence Journal reported on Saturday. Former Royal Navy officers have warned…
UK maritime agency raises Strait of Hormuz threat level after oil tanker reports being struck
The UKMTO maritime agency raised its threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to “substantial” on Saturday following attacks on commercial vessels in the waterway. – The agency said earlier…