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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

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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.

Evening Standard

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 National (Scotland)

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

The Guardian - UK

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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.’

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

The Defence Secretary told the Commons that ministers and officials, including from the US and Europe, would discuss long-term peace on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Healey pledges to ‘stop the rot’ in military housing with new consumer charter

A defence housing strategy, to be published later this year, will set out further plans aimed at improving the standard of service family housing.

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Evening Standard

Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue

US secretary of stare Marco Rubio and the president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff have travelled to the French capital for discussions.

The Independent UK

UK pays second part of £2 billion loan to Ukraine amid ‘critical moment’

The defence secretary said the first £752 million payment will help to buy air defence, artillery and parts to get Ukraine ‘back into the fight’.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143

These are the key events on day 1,143 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Evening Standard

US envoy suggests Ukraine can be partitioned ‘like Berlin post-Second World War’

General Keith Kellogg appeared to suggest the country could be split into zones of control with British, French and Russian troops.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine allies promise €21bn in military support for Kyiv

Ukraine defence contact group accuses Putin of dragging his feet over deal and Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’

The Independent UK

Peace in Ukraine ‘appears out of reach’ in near future and Putin ‘dragging his feet’ on ceasefire

The warning came as John Healey accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace talks

Evening Standard

Allies agree record boost in military aid for Ukraine in ‘critical year’ for war

Germany’s defence minister told a press conference that there appeared to be little chance of peace ‘in the immediate future’.

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