Battle lines in Ukraine most 'unstable' since start of war as Putin seeks breakthrough, says UK Russia’s larger army is making grinding advances against Ukrainian forces in the east of the country Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024
Healey refuses to confirm missile reports and says Ukraine faces serious moment Russia’s military said it has shot down two British-made Storm Shadow missile. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
Watch: Defence secretary John Healey faces MPs as Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time Watch as defence secretary John Healey faced MPs on Thursday (21 November) after Ukraine fired British missiles at Russia for the first time. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
Healey faces MP questions after ’12 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. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024
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 · Nov 21, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
‘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 · Nov 20, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
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) · Nov 20, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
UK ministers scrap warships, helicopters, and drones in £500m defence cuts Defence secretary John Healey cancels six ‘outdated’ defence projects The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024 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 · Nov 19, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 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 Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 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
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 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 · Nov 18, 2024 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 · Nov 18, 2024 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) · Nov 18, 2024 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…
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 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 · Nov 14, 2024 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 · Nov 13, 2024 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.