The Latest Breaking News from John Healey

UK defense secretary warns Russia it is ready to deal with any incursions after spy ship spotted

Britain has warned Russia it is ready to handle any incursions into its territory

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots

Defence secretary reveals details of recent incursions as he warns UK is facing ‘new era of threat’ from hostile countries

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Defence secretary’s three-word warning to Putin after lasers directed at RAF pilots

Defence secretary John Healey issued a stern warning to Vladimir Putin, after he said the Russian spy ship Yantar, operating on the edge of UK waters, directed lasers at pilots of surveillance RAF aircraft monitoring its activities.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

UK’s ability to defend itself questioned by MPs as new arms factories promised

At least 13 sites across the UK have been identified for new factories to make munitions and military explosives.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

UK downplays reports it has stopped sharing intelligence with US regarding narco-traffickers

Yvette Cooper makes first public comments by minister over issue linked to bombing campaign in Caribbean

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Healey: Aircraft carrier under Nato command can be ready for UK use in five days

The Defence Secretary visited HMS Prince of Wales, which is anchored off Naples.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

British aircraft carrier to be placed under direct Nato command, Healey says

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier and its advanced fighter jets are committed to Nato exercise in the Mediterranean, Defence Secretary John Healey said.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Will Starmer resign as prime minister and who could replace him?

The prime minister has been at the centre of a political storm since admitting he was aware of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him as US ambassador

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Labour leadership crisis erupts after Streeting denies plotting to bring down Starmer

Health secretary says Labour MPs who claim PM faces coup have been ‘watching too much “Celebrity Traitors”’

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Germany receives new Poseidon 'flying sentinel' jet to hunt down Putin's submarines

Germany's first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrived in Berlin, welcomed by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The aircraft will enhance maritime surveillance and combat capabilities.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025