UK Puts Falklands Defence on ‘High Alert’, RAF Chief Says Amid US Pentagon Email Leak
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:45 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Royal Air Force chief warned that the United Kingdom is on high alert to defend the Falkland Islands, after a leaked Pentagon email raised concerns about possible US support for Argentina’s sovereignty claim. British defence officials stressed readiness to respond to any escalation in the South Atlantic.
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