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Labour pledges huge increase in defence spending after pressure from Trump

Defence secretary John Healey has promised a ‘certain decade of rising defence spending’ after the US President cast doubt on his willingness to defend Nato countries if they do not pay more

The Independent UK

UK on track to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034, says Healey

The Defence Secretary has promised a ‘certain decade of rising defence spending’.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer is planning the biggest shake-up of defence for fifty years — to Trump-proof Britain

The government’s new defence review will be announced on Monday by Keir Starmer on low expectation – but it is likely to be the most far reaching reform of the way Britain manages its defences for half a century.

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LGBT veterans ‘furious’ at slow pace of compensation

Campaigners said ministers must pull out all the stops for those who served their country ‘yet were appallingly treated for simply being gay’.

Evening Standard

New command will counter ‘continual and intensifying’ cyber warfare, says Healey

The cyber and electromagnetic command will be led by General Sir Jim Hockenhull.

Evening Standard

AI to play increasing role in UK armed forces, defence secretary says

Exclusive: John Healey says strategic defence review aims to put military on ‘leading edge of innovation in Nato’

The Guardian - UK

Spirit of willing and quiet resolve land UK-EU deal, but not without late wrangles

Eleventh-hour conflicts over youth mobility and fishing rights showed both sides bargaining hard

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Ministers to seek British-based investment ‘first of all’ in jet replacement

John Healey told the Commons that replacement planes for the RAF’s aerobatic display team were ‘long overdue’.

Evening Standard

Deal with EU on defence ‘first step’ to further cooperation, minister says

Defence Secretary John Healey says the agreement opens the door to more collaboration as MPs hear the amount the UK will pay is still to be decided.

Evening Standard

Labour defence review proposes a ‘Home Guard’ to protect UK from attack, report claims

Plan for thousands-strong civilian force reportedly included in government’s Strategic Defence Review

The Independent UK

Top special forces general Gwyn Jenkins named head of the Royal Navy

The Royal Marine replaces Admiral Sir Benjamin Key as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

The Independent UK

Ukraine to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks, says Zelensky

Military officers from around 30 countries have been involved in drawing up plans for the coalition.

Evening Standard

Defence secretary grilled on UK-US trade deal: ‘People are concerned’

Defence secretary John Healey has been grilled on reports of a UK-US trade deal.

The Independent UK

Shoppers face price rises as Houthis continue Red Sea disruption, Healey warns

It is the first time the RAF has struck Houthi targets in Yemen since May 2024, under Rishi Sunak’s administration.

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RAF jets launch airstrikes on Yemen for first time under Labour

Royal Air Force jets have attacked a drone manufacturing facility used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen ...

The Guardian - UK

UK launches Yemen airstrikes, joining US campaign against Houthi rebels

RAF jets target buildings used to make drones, officials say, in Britain’s first involvement since Trump took office

Evening Standard

British jets bomb Houthi military target in Yemen

Defence Secretary John Healey said: ‘This action was taken in response to a persistent threat from the Houthis to freedom of navigation.’

The Independent UK

UK launches Yemen airstrikes in first involvement since Trump’s re-election

The strikes mark a significant escalation in the UK's involvement against the Houthis in Yemen

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Evening Standard

British forces strike Houthi military target in Yemen in joint operation with US

Defence Secretary John Healey said all UK aircraft and personnel involved in the operation had returned to base safely

The Independent UK

Starmer warns of ‘new era’ of global insecurity during HMS Prince of Wales visit

The Prime Minister met sailors, aviators and soldiers during an overnight stay as the flagship aircraft carrier heads towards the Indo-Pacific.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer channels Top Gun on visit to Britain's flagship aircraft carrier as PM issues 'new era' warning

The Prime Minister met sailors, aviators and soldiers during an overnight stay as HMS Prince of Wales heads towards the Indo-Pacific

Evening Standard

UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

US secretary of state Marco Rubio did not attend the talks in London but defence and foreign ministers from the UK and Ukraine met.

Evening Standard

Russian drone strike kills nine as Putin's forces launch fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine ahead of peace talks in London

Ukraine could be forced to swallow a bitter pill under ceasefire terms reportedly being ironed out between the US and Russia

Evening Standard

Ukraine’s allies gather in London for latest round of peace talks

Wednesday’s gathering comes as Donald Trump’s administration continues to drive efforts to find peace between Russia and Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’

David Lammy to host US and European negotiators for ceasefire talks in London amid encouraging speculation

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