The Latest Breaking News from Ben Wallace

Sunak talks up Ben Wallace after Defence Secretary says Nato top job ‘fantastic’

Prime Minister says ‘widely respected’ minister is focused on his current role.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

US risks rift with European allies over hesitancy to supply F-16s to Ukraine

UK and Netherlands want to create ‘international coalition’ to procure US-made fighter jets and train Ukrainian pilots and crews

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Russia has ‘intent and ability’ to target underwater infrastructure

Ben Wallace said this was a vulnerable area for the West as he launched a security partnership with Norway.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Ben Wallace says Nato top job ‘would be fantastic’

The Defence Secretary has previously indicated his interest in succeeding Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg when his term expires this autumn.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

US China hawks to press UK minister for tougher line on Beijing

Republican-led group expected to lobby Ben Wallace at informal lunch meeting during Westminster visit

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine up to White House, says Ben Wallace

Comments suggest more work needed to make the ‘international coalition’ of jets a reality

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Ukraine ‘increasingly ready’ for counteroffensive, Western officials say

Troops have ‘much higher’ morale than Vladimir Putin’s forces and have the potential to break through enemy lines, officials suggested.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Germany does not fulfil requirements for Ukraine jet alliance - def min

Germany does not have the training capacity or military equipment to actively contribute to a British-Dutch initiative to supply Ukraine with fighter jets, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

NBA Announces Team Representatives for 2023 Draft Lottery

Ben Wallace and Tyrese Haliburton are among the host of names set to take the stage for Tuesday’s anticipated draft lottery.

Sports Illustrated · May 16, 2023

Royal Navy £3 billion warship 'cannibalisation' is 'normal', says Defence Secretary

A £3 BILLION warship is not being “mothballed”, the Defence Secretary has said, following reports of so-called “cannibalisation”…

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2023