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Defence Secretary faces MP questions after UK-made Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia

The Defence Secretary will likely be asked about the UK’s stance on support for Kyiv as he appears before MPs.

The Independent UK

Britain lagging behind European allies when it comes to war readiness, warns military chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says UK’s culture of national resilience is weaker than some of its allies – just as defence secretary unveils cuts to military

The Independent UK

Now Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time as UK ‘doubles down’ on support for Kyiv

Russians share photographs of exploded fragments showing markings of UK-made Storm Shadow weapons

The Independent UK

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Defence secretary announces scrapping of £500m of vessels and drones to cut costs

John Healey said some had already been decommissioned in practice and confirmed retirement of some helicopters

The Guardian - UK

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Defence Secretary John Healey said two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned.

The Independent UK

UK politics - live: Backlash against £500m defence cuts on ‘sad day’ for Navy and Army

Defence secretary John Healey says savings would be worth £500 million over the next five years

The Independent UK

Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

Ships, helicopters and drones were all in Defence Secretary John Healey’s sights as he announced cost-saving measures.

The Independent UK

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Former Navy flagships to be decommissioned in MoD cuts push

Two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and a pair of support tankers will be decommissioned in cost-saving measures announced by Defence…

The National (Scotland)

Royal Navy assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark axed as Healey seeks £500m defence savings

Ships, helicopters and drones were all in Defence Secretary John Healey’s sights as he announced cost-saving measures

Evening Standard

UK ministers scrap warships, helicopters, and drones in £500m defence cuts

Defence secretary John Healey cancels six ‘outdated’ defence projects

The Independent UK

Nuclear shift is ‘latest irresponsibility from depraved Russian government’

The Kremlin updated its weapons doctrine so that any large conventional attack on Moscow could meet the criteria for a nuclear response.

Evening Standard

Starmer and Healey underline UK commitment to Ukraine on 1,000th day of war

Vladimir Putin used the anniversary to lower the threshold for Russian use of nuclear weapons.

Evening Standard

UK announces £7.5m in military aid for Ukraine on 1000th day of war

The UK will provide the cash to the country for new attack and surveillance drones, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

UK expected to give Ukraine Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside Russia

Move follows US president Joe Biden’s agreement to supply similar American long range Atacms weapon

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Armed Forces watchdog will be ‘powerful independent voice’ for troops – Healey

The Commissioner will have the power to hear directly from service personnel and family members.

The Independent UK

Faster testing of hypersonic defence under new Aukus deal, MoD says

The work will accelerate the development of hypersonic vehicles which travel faster than the speed of sound, John Healey said.

Evening Standard

UK to ‘double down’ on support for Ukraine as US backs missile use in Russia

Defence Secretary John Healey said Vladimir Putin was responsible for the escalation in the Ukraine conflict.

The National (Scotland)

UK arms exports to Israel could be used to breach international law, court told

The Government continued sending F-35 fighter jet components to Israel despite knowing there was a “clear risk” that they could be used to…

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Israel arms exports could be used to breach international law, court told

Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights organisation, is taking legal action against the Department for Business and Trade over arms export licences.

The Independent UK

UK seeks ‘future-facing’ Saudi defence relationship as Healey visits Riyadh

John Healey will meet counterparts in both Riyadh and Ankara seeking to bolster regional stability.

Evening Standard

UK and Romania sign defence treaty aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine

On Tuesday afternoon, Sir Keir Starmer hosted Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu in Downing Street.

The Independent UK

British troops may have to be deployed to Ukraine if Trump pulls support, Boris Johnson warns

The former prime minister has said that if Vladimir Putin gains the upper hand in the conflict, the UK may have to deploy troops to defend Europe

The National (Scotland)

Ukrainian charity powers hospitals with backing of Scottish Islands Federation

A UKRAINIAN charity which has previously received support from a Scottish island’s fundraising campaign has successfully completed its eighth…

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary John Healey challenged to increase department spending to 2.5%

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said he expects the Strategic Defence Review to find that the UK is facing the biggest threat since the Cold War.

Evening Standard

UK and France seek to put Ukraine in ‘strongest possible position into winter’

The two leaders held talks in Paris to mark Armistice Day and consider how best to continue supporting wartorn Ukraine.

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