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Australia to buy only secondhand nuclear subs from US in major Aukus switch – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

New Aukus drone tech to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only secondhand Aukus submarines from US

The Guardian - AU

UK special relationship with US ‘meaningless’ unless it boosts defence, Hegseth warns

‘Model allies’ who comply with US demands on defence spending will benefit from arms sales and access to intelligence, secretary of war says

The Independent UK

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Aukus nations to produce cutting-edge underwater drone kit

Defence Secretary John Healey announced the project alongside his US counterpart Pete Hegseth and Australian deputy prime minister Richard Marles.

Evening Standard

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

AAP

Ministers unveil new crackdown on Russian saboteurs trying to damage Britain’s vital undersea cables

Defence secretary John Healey has previously warned Putin that any attempt to damage UK cables and pipelines ‘will have serious consequences’

The Independent UK

Minister refuses to say when long-delayed defence investment plan will be published

It comes amid mounting pressure on ministers as the Conservatives seek to force a deadline for the government to publish the review

The Independent UK

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Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe

Anne Keast-Butler will warn that the speed of advancements in technology mean there is a ‘narrowing window for the UK and allies to stay ahead’

The Independent UK

‘Reckless Russian interference’: RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary hit by GPS jamming near Russian border

An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey reportedly had its GPS signals jammed for nearly three hours while flying close to the Russian border, triggering fresh concerns over Moscow’s increasingly aggressive electronic warfare tactics.

The Times of India

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks

At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday

The Independent UK

GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border

Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia

The Guardian - UK

Russia ‘jams GPS signals’ of RAF jet carrying defence secretary John Healey

John Healey was returning to the UK after visiting British troops in Estonia

The Independent UK

Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits

Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supported

The Guardian - UK

Video captures moment Russian jet flies just metres from RAF spy plane above Black Sea

It is the most dangerous Russian action against a British Rivet Joint aircraft since a plane fired a missile over the Black Sea in 2022

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump dispatches 5,000 troops to Poland as Nato jets scrambled over Baltics

Trump had threatened to withdraw troops from Europe earlier this month

The Economic Times

Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets repeatedly and dangerously intercepted a British surveillance plane over the Black Sea. The Russian aircraft flew extremely close to the British plane, triggering emergency systems. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the UK and Russia. The UK government has lodged a formal complaint with the Russian embassy.

The Guardian - UK

Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane

UK calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed RAF plane over Black Sea

The Independent UK

What we know as Russian fighter jet ‘dangerously’ intercepts RAF spy plane

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The Independent UK

Russian fighter jets fly ‘dangerously’ close to RAF spy plane over Black Sea

The Russian jets came within six metres of the RAF aircraft, disabling its autopilot before circling it six times, the Ministry of Defence said

The Times of India

‘Serious risk of escalation’: Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea

Two Russian fighter jets “repeatedly and dangerously” intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, the UK defence ministry said on Wednesday. Defence Secretary John Healey called the incident “dangerous and unacceptable”, warning it risked accidents and escalation. According to the ministry, Russian Su-35 and Su-27 jets…

The Independent UK

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

Evening Standard

Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’

The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics.

The Guardian - UK

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk

Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

The Independent UK

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz

The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended

Evening Standard

UK to deploy mine hunters, drone boats and jets for Strait of Hormuz mission

Defence Secretary John Healey made the announcement amid a meeting of 40 ministers about plans to protect shipping in the waterway once the war ends.

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