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 · May 30
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 · May 29
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 · May 29
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 · May 26
‘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 · May 25
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 · May 25
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 · May 24
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 · May 24
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 · May 22
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 · May 21
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 Independent UK · May 21
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 Economic Times · May 20
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 Guardian - UK · May 20
What we know as Russian fighter jet ‘dangerously’ intercepts RAF spy plane IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
The Independent UK · May 20 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 · May 20 ‘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 · May 20 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 · May 19 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 · May 19 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 · May 16 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 · May 12 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.
Radio France Internationale · May 12 France and UK convene 40-nation Hormuz talks, as Iran stand-off continues The United Kingdom and France are set to co-host a multinational meeting on Tuesday aimed at turning diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, as Western powers seek to stabilise the strategically important waterway after months of conflict and disruption.
International Business Times UK · Apr 28 UK Households May Get WW3 Survival Guide as Government Revives Cold War 'War Book' UK Government revives Cold War 'War Book' as ministers discuss sending WW3 survival guides to households amid rising Russian cyber threats and undersea sabotage risks in the North Atlantic.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 UK hosts positive talks on Strait of Hormuz mission: ‘Millions are looking to our leaders, we can’t let them down’ The military planning conference in London had aimed to build on talks held by Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris last week
The Independent UK · Apr 22 UK puts ‘freeze’ on bringing families from Afghanistan to Britain, court hears Afghans found eligible for relocation to the UK as a result of their previous work alongside the British are no longer being helped to flee the Taliban-run country, lawyers say