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Ukraine may not get UK fighter jets for years, says Ben Wallace

Defence secretary also dismisses reports UK too weak to take over Nato force as ‘b*****ks’

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon denies ‘short-term pressures’ behind resignation as Scottish first minister – as it happened

Latest updates: Scotland’s first minister says she has ‘wrestled’ with decision for weeks

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war has exposed Europe’s vulnerability, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary said the conflict with Russia has underlined the need for a long-term increase in armed forces funding.

The Independent UK

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Ben Wallace denies he will resign if Jeremy Hunt refuses defence increase

UK defence secretary acknowledges he faces uphill battle in seeking £11bn increase ahead of March budget

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace: ‘No sign of aliens after UFOs shot down in US’

There are "no signs of ET" in British skies, the Defence Secretary said on Wednesday after unidentified flying objects were shot down in the US.

Evening Standard

UK training Ukrainians to fight in 'Western way' with less ammunition - minister

Britain is training Ukrainian soldiers to fight in a more "Western way" and use less ammunition than the traditional Soviet way of fighting, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine to dominate Nato gathering as UK promises to ‘stand in solidarity’

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will meet fellow defence ministers at a Nato gathering

The Independent UK

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Ukraine to top agenda at Nato gathering

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will meet fellow defence ministers at a Nato gathering on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Sunak set to join world leaders for Munich conference

Rishi Sunak will join other world leaders in Munich this weekend for a conference on international security.

The Independent UK

Britain must ‘wake up’ to China security challenges, ex-MI6 head says

UK is reviewing its security measures after the US claimed to have downed a Chinese spy balloon

The Independent UK

What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?

One giant balloon and three other unidentified objects have been shot down over North America in eight days.

The Independent UK

Putin’s troops ordered to advance in ‘most sectors’ on Ukrainian front – MoD

The MoD said the Russians have ‘not massed sufficient offensive combat power’ on any one axis to ‘achieve a decisive effect’.

The Independent UK

Nato meets to discuss spy balloons threat and Ukraine weapon supply

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is expected to join the meeting in Brussels

Wales Online

Nato defence ministers gather to discuss support for Ukraine, spy balloons

The possible supply of fighter jets to Kyiv is expected to be mulled at the Brussels meeting.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Tories urge Jeremy Hunt to reverse army cuts in forthcoming budget

Planned 4% reduction in troop numbers should be abandoned in light of Ukraine war, say MPs and officials

The Guardian - UK

Court allows review of UK visa rejections for ex-BBC journalists in Afghanistan

Judge rules caseworker interpreted eligibility criteria too narrowly for eight claimants who are in hiding

The Guardian - UK

Guy Hands firm challenges MoD over controversial £8bn property estate

Annington Property launches judicial review arguing ministry does not have right to take back houses after ‘disastrous’ sell-off

The Independent UK

Afghan journalists to have relocation bids reconsidered – lawyer

The journalists had taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman after bids to move to the UK failed.

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Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Should we worry about ‘Chinese spy balloons’?

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ordered a security review after the US shot down four unidentified objects believed to be ‘Chinese spy balloons’.

The Independent UK

Call to reconsider UK relocation bids of Afghan journalists who worked for BBC

Eight journalists had taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

The National (Scotland)

Chinese spy balloons 'may have already flown over UK airspace'

The UK is “in touch with allies” after a minister claimed Chinese spy balloons may have already flown over the country,

Manchester Evening News

Minister warns its 'possible' that China sent spy balloons over Britain

Transport minister Richard Holden accused China of acting "as a hostile state"

The Independent UK

UK fighter jets ready to shoot down any Chinese spy balloons, says Rishi Sunak

PM vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to protect British airspace, amid fears Beijing spy missions have already taken place in UK

The Independent UK

Sunak promises ‘whatever it takes’ to keep UK safe amid balloon incident row

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced Britain will conduct a security review after a series of objects in western airspace were shot down by the US.

Daily Mirror

Brit war planes on stand by to shoot down Chinese spy balloons 24/7, says PM

The Prime Minister refused to say whether any incidents had been reported in UK airspace, but said the UK is protected by a quick reaction alert force

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