Two Russian shadow fleet tankers spotted crossing British waters The two ships were seen heading in opposit directions near the Hebrides in the North Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning The Independent UK · Apr 20
Keir Starmer thanks submariners as they return from longest patrol The Prime Minister visited the Faslane naval base on the Clyde. Evening Standard · Apr 19
Boosting military spending by slashing welfare is not the answer, senior Labour figures warn Reeves MPs and peers say pitting defence and welfare against each other risks losing public support for increased spending on the military The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline. Euronews · Apr 15
UK to send £752m and 120,000 drones to Ukraine to bolster defences against Russia Drones now account for the majority of battlefield casualties The Independent UK · Apr 15
UK to send biggest-ever drone shipment to Ukraine in blow for Putin Britain is set to announce millions in additional support for Ukraine, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirming a £752 million payment. This payment, part of a larger £3.36 billion loan, is designated for military equipment such as long-range missiles, air defence systems and drones. Defence Secretary John Healey will unveil the… The Independent UK · Apr 15
RAF fighter jets scrambled over fears 'Russian bomber' heading towards UK The unidentified Russian plane stayed outside of British airspace and did not need to be intercepted by the two Typhoons which were deployed Evening Standard · Apr 15
RAF jets scrambled to track Russian bomber nearing British airspace IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 15
British fighter jets scrambled over fears of Russian bomber approaching UK Russia has continued to challenge the UK with jets, submarines and warships The Independent UK · Apr 15
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Child among 13 killed as Putin’s forces attack Kyiv and other cities overnight Major attack comes just hours after Putin's forces hit Ukraine with more than 380 drones and missiles The Independent UK · Apr 15
Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway The Independent UK · Apr 11
Voices: By rearming Britain we can wipe the smirk off Putin’s face THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Moscow is surely delighted at the ramshackle state of Britain’s defences and the wider breakdown of the Western alliance – the UK must turn this around, and fast The Independent UK · Apr 10
Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer PM pushes back after Trump’s threats to leave alliance and says European members must do more in light of Iran war The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Britain Reveals Russia Used the Iran War as Cover to Send Spy Submarines After Undersea Cables in the North Atlantic British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey International Business Times UK · Apr 10
Evening Standard · Apr 10 UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 US should judge UK on its actions in Gulf, not on Trump’s social posts, says defence secretary UK military bases have been invaluable to US, says John Healey, and Britain’s efforts ‘speak for themselves’
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 UK Defence Secretary Warns Putin Of 'Serious Consequences' As Russian Spy Subs Target Cables UK Defence Secretary John Healey warns Vladimir Putin of 'serious consequences' after Russian spy submarines were tracked near North Atlantic undersea cables and pipelines.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 US is ‘absolutely locked in’ to Nato, Healey says despite Trump’s threats to leave Donald Trump has accused Nato of not being ‘there when we needed them’ in his latest social media rant
The Guardian - AU · Apr 10 Ukraine war briefing: First official ceasefire agreed after Zelenskyy push succeeds Vladimir Putin paints Easter pause in fighting as Russia’s idea, but Ukraine’s president made repeated offers. What we know on day 1,507
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 Israel’s attacks on Lebanon should not be happening, says Keir Starmer In article for Guardian, PM also calls for Iran conflict to become watershed moment for future UK security
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Britain and Nato are pulling away from Trump’s America – to save it from itself ANALYSIS: While Trump was pounding Iran with bombs, the UK led a secret operation against Russian spy subs in the Arctic. It is a sign that Starmer is focusing on where the threat to the alliance really lies, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Times of India · Apr 9 ‘We see your activity’: UK’s stern warning to Putin after Russian spy submarines detected in North Atlantic The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to Russia after detecting what it described as a covert submarine operation targeting vital undersea cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 9 UK navy tracked three Russian submarines near undersea cables, damage would 'have serious consequences,' Putin warned — US and allies expand seabed protection efforts A Royal Navy warship and P8 maritime patrol aircraft have tracked three Russian submarines, including two Gugi-class deep-sea vessels, attempting to survey undersea cables and pipelines.
Evening Standard · Apr 9 Attack submarine sent by Putin towards UK as 'decoy' in Russian spy operation targeting underwater cables The ‘greatest threats are often unseen and silent,’ Defence Secretary John Healey said
The Independent UK · Apr 9 UK tells Putin: ‘Any attempt to damage pipelines will have serious consequences’ IN FULL