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FTSE 100 closes in the green as UK plans big missile spend

The FTSE 100 index closed up 43.91 points, 0.4%, at 10,446.35.

Evening Standard

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Rubio warns ‘old order is gone’ ahead of possible Zelensky meeting at Munich summit

The US secretary of state said we are living in a ‘new era of geopolitics’ as world leaders gather in Munich

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio to meet Zelenskyy in Munich as Russian strikes leave thousands without power

US secretary of state says ahead of Munich Security Conference appearance that ‘we live in a new era of geopolitics’; Ukrainian cities pounded in latest attacks. What we know on day 1,451

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John Healey tells Ukraine’s allies to make 2026 ‘the year this war ends’

The Defence Secretary was speaking at a press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels.

Evening Standard

UK pledges more than £500 million in missiles and defence support for Ukraine

The announcement comes as John Healey co-hosts meetings in Brussels with the 50-nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group and Nato defence ministers.

Evening Standard

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

John Healey confirms massive Typhoon jet upgrade amid Nato pressure

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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Evening Standard

‘Drone degree’ to be offered at British university based on Ukraine lessons

Undergraduates will learn about the design, building and testing of drone systems.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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