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Little-known Cold War race to find lost warplane in Scottish waters

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Revealed: Weapons factory planned for former Fife chemical site

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Democracy in action shows how cynicism of populists can be defeated Dr Bernhard Blumenau

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Ad Feature Romania and Atlantic Council propose index for NATO's Eastern Flank

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Ad Feature Team CATALYST reaches sprint 3 of NATO programme

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Warning signs of Russia-Nato war are multiplying. Britain must rearm Scotsman comment

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Anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks a reminder of Nato's importance Scotsman comment

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Who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet?

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Burnham's first job must be to find enough money to prepare UK for war Scotsman comment

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Keir Starmer's last big decision could be a catastrophic mistake Scotsman comment

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Faslane to receive multi-billion pound upgrade from UK defence plan

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UK faces ‘most dangerous period’ in decades, says defence chief

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Russian drone strike in Romania shows why UK must urgently rearm Scotsman comment

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Lithuanians flee to shelters over drone alert

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Why the danger of a Russian attack on Nato is increasing Andrew Sweeney

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Who is Al Carns? The Scots veteran tipped as PM contender

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HMS Prince of Wales sails into Scottish loch to load up on ammunition

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Five things we learned from King Charles III's Washington speech

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Labour must urgently find the money to increase defence spending Scotsman comment

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Donald Trump does not speak for the real America Scotsman comment

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How the world is finally waking up to foul-mouthed bully Trump Henry McLeish

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Readers' Letters: What have the SNP ever done for us?

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End of Nato? What Donald Trump's threat to withdraw US means for UK Scotsman comment

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Amid energy crisis and Trump's insults, remember this WW2 slogan Scotsman comment

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Iran crisis highlights just how weak the UK's Armed Forces have become Scotsman comment

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Exclusive Scots MP calls for increased defence spending 'as fast as possible'

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Why Trump's 'wrecking ball' politics are a recipe for global disaster Scotsman comment

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Trump's bullying of Clinton was warning. Europe must stand up to him Christine Jardine

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'Special relationship' is over - why UK needs a new western alliance Euan McColm

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Scots-born MP who served in Afghanistan blasts Trump on Nato claims

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Trump’s threats to Greenland have touched a Viking nerve in Shetland Alistair Carmichael

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Boycotting World Cup not right for Scotland, says SNP's Stephen Flynn

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Trump’s threatened trade war leaves his UK fans flirting with treason Ian Johnston

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Chagos Islands: Western division benefits Russia, says Alexander

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As Trump sours the 'Special Relationship', UK must look to Europe Scotsman comment

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Why Europe must stop appeasing Trump and prepare for the end of Nato Dr Bernhard Blumenau

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Starmer and Trump discuss US ambitions for Greenland in overnight call

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Venezuela raid raises questions about US intentions over Greenland Scotsman comment

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Readers’ Letters: Nato is not ready for conflict with Russia

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The urgent lesson the UK must learn from Trump’s new security strategy Ian Johnston

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Russian interference in UK: Why 100,000 people want a public inquiry Martin Roche

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Reason why 'the Brits win every war' must never be forgotten

As UK Defence Secretary John Healey rightly says, ‘our strength comes from hard power and strong alliances’

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UK 'more at risk' after rejecting EU demand to join defence fund

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Exclusive Jobs would be lost if Labour copied SNP defence stance, says Starmer

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How Typhoon jet deal with Turkey is a major win for Scotland John Healey

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German military to hunt for Russian subs alongside RAF in Lossiemouth

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Ministers plan nuclear power in Scotland in anticipation of Labour win

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Wigtown Festival Diary: How Lord Robertson talk made the lights go out

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Why Europe must replace the US as the global beacon of freedom Martin Roche

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NATO allies condemn 'deliberate' strikes as experts warn of 'test'

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Explainer Poland 'closest to open conflict' since WWII after drone strike

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Zelensky must be at future peace talks, insists Starmer

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Why we all depend on Trump – and 'Agent Melania' – backing Ukraine Stephen Gethins

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Why UK needs to pander to Trump but should not necessarily believe him Scotsman comment

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Starmer to pledge 5% defence spending as Israel-Iran ceasefire agreed

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Only Trump supporters are surprised by President's bombing decision Alastair GJ Stewart

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