Defence And Military

Starmer Weighs Fast-Tracking Defence Boost

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Sir Keir Starmer is considering accelerating plans to increase Britain’s defence spending, amid mounting international instability and renewed pressure from allies to strengthen military preparedness. Senior officials have confirmed that discussions are under way within government about whether to fast-track a previously outlined timetable for boosting the defence budget. The Prime Minister has publicly committed to raising defence...

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Meloni’s Army Appears Strong – Until You Look Closer

On the surface, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appears to command a formidable political army. Her party, Brothers of Italy, dominates opinion polls, her coalition controls parliament, and her international profile has risen sharply since taking office. To supporters, she represents stability, strength and a decisive break from Italy’s revolving-door politics. Yet beneath the image of unity and control lies a far more fragile reality. Meloni’s political “army” — a...

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On Board an RAF Voyager as Britain and US Prepare for War with China

Tensions between global superpowers are rising, and the UK is positioning itself alongside the United States as strategic rivalries with China intensify. As part of these preparations, the Royal Air Force’s Voyager fleet has been playing a critical role in ensuring rapid deployment, logistical support, and air mobility for potential military operations. Journalists from the English Chronicle were given rare access on board an RAF Voyager, the air-to-air refuelling and...

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