Britain backs Ukraine with new £500million missiles and defence systems deal 1,000 lightweight multirole missiles, manufactured in Belfast, will be delivered to Ukraine under the deal Evening Standard · Feb 12
Ukraine war briefing: Elections will be held only after ceasefire, says Zelenskyy Ukrainian president says security guarantees must first be in place as he pushes back at suggestions he plans to hold poll under US pressure. What we know on day 1,450 The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
Ukraine war briefing: UK promises to double troop numbers in Norway to deter Putin Defence secretary John Healey says Russian president is ‘rapidly re-establishing military presence in the region, including reopening old cold war bases’. What we know on day 1,449 The Guardian - AU · Feb 11
UK to deploy more troops to Norway in response to Putin’s Arctic threat Defence Secretary John Healey said: ‘Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security that we have seen since the Cold War.’ Evening Standard · Feb 11
UK to double number of troops in Norway in response to Putin’s Arctic threat The number of troops deployed in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years The Independent UK · Feb 11
It’s nothing short of TV gold: mix horror with wild comedy and call it Starmer’s last stand The only reason we might not get our seventh prime minister in 10 years is that no one can find one, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Britain must get ‘war ready’ and can no longer rely on the US, MPs say Those not in education, employment or training (Neets) should expect to find themselves drafted into war work in a long conflict, a new report by MPs and a former senior adviser to Nato warns The Independent UK · Jan 27
Royal Navy boat helps French seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean Defence Secretary John Healey vowed to ‘choke off funds’ that fuel Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine Evening Standard · Jan 22
New radar system will keep Typhoon jets ‘ahead of adversaries’ – John Healey The Defence Secretary described the aircraft as the ‘backbone’ of UK and Nato air defence. Evening Standard · Jan 22
Swinney did not accept briefing on military use of airport, says Alexander Douglas Alexander made the claim on Thursday as he joined Defence Secretary John Healey. Evening Standard · Jan 22
John Healey confirms massive Typhoon jet upgrade amid Nato pressure IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 22
Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland The Independent UK · Jan 22
Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK. Evening Standard · Jan 22
‘Drone degree’ to be offered at British university based on Ukraine lessons Undergraduates will learn about the design, building and testing of drone systems. Evening Standard · Jan 21
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Four dead after Putin launches major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities Attack comes just hours after Russia was roundly condemned at UN Security Council
The Independent UK · Jan 12 What is Project Nightfall? UK says it will develop new ballistic missile for Ukraine MoD says Nightfall missiles will carry 200kg warhead and can strike targets deep inside Russia
Euronews · Jan 11 Four killed and 20 more injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine At least four people were killed and close to two dozen others were injured in overnight Russian attack targeting more than 20 locations across Ukraine. Zelenskyy slammed Moscow for intensifying the fighting this week, despite ongoing peace efforts.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 10 Ukraine war briefing: UK earmarks £200m to prepare for possible Ukraine troop deployment British defence minister says money will be spent on vehicle upgrades, communication systems and counter-drone protection, ensuring troops are ready to deploy. What we know on day 1,417
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Britain will never help the US invade Greenland, says defence secretary after Trump claims ‘we need to own it’ US president says ‘we will do something on Greenland whether they like it or not’
Evening Standard · Jan 9 UK commits £200m to prepare British troops for Ukraine deployment The money will pay for upgrades to vehicles and communications systems, counter-drone protection and other equipment.
Evening Standard · Jan 9 Healey condemns ‘cynical’ strikes on Ukraine as Russia fires hypersonic missile The Defence Secretary condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin following drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities overnight.
Evening Standard · Jan 9 No 10 defends military funding amid warnings of £28bn black hole Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton reportedly told the Prime Minister last year about a £28 billion shortfall between now and 2030.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8 Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through Channel towards Russia Aria and Tia both south of Britain after US-UK seizure of Marinera, deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support
Evening Standard · Jan 7 US thanks Britain for ‘unwavering support’ in oil tanker seizure But no British personnel took part in the boarding of the vessel, Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs on Wednesday evening.