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British F-35 Jet Crashes Into Mediterranean

November 17, 2021
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A British F-35 jet crashed into the Mediterranean on Wednesday, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. An MoD spokesman said: “A British F-35 pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean this morning. “The pilot has been safely returned to the ship and an investigation has begun, so…

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UK Says It Has Evidence of Ships Breaching North Korea Weapons Sanctions

September 26, 2021
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The British navy said on Sunday that “multiple ships of various nationalities” have broken U.N. sanctions targeting North Korea’s Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programmes. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said its Type 23 Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond—which was detached from the Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) to take part in U.N. sanctions enforcement operations…

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Classified UK Defence Documents ‘Found by Member of Public at Bus Stop’

June 27, 2021
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Sensitive defence documents containing details about HMS Defender and the military have been found by a member of the public at a bus stop, according to reports. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the employee concerned with the loss of documents reported it last week, and the department has launched an investigation. A member of…

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Russia Launches Mediterranean Drills Amid Rift With Britain

June 25, 2021
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MOSCOW—The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes capable of carrying hypersonic missiles, a show of force amid a surge in tensions following an incident with a British destroyer in the Black Sea. Moscow said one of its warships fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs in the…

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