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John Healey confirms massive Typhoon jet upgrade amid Nato pressure

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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

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 Guardian - AU · Jan 10

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’

The Independent UK · 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.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK · Jan 8