UK and Germany agree defence pact in face of growing Russian threat

Defence Secretary John Healey said the Trinity House Agreement is a milestone moment in the UK’s relationship with Germany (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

German planes will operate from a base in the UK under a defence pact with Berlin being signed on Wednesday.

The submarine-hunting planes will fly from Scotland, patrolling the North Atlantic as the allies respond to the growing threat from Russia.