In Safe Hands? British Defence Secretary Stumbles on Basic Military Questions
Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence subjected radio listeners to dead air on Thursday morning, as well as obfuscatory non-answers.
John Healey
‘Hidden Hand’ of Putin Active in Iran, Says British Government
The British defence minister said “Putin’s hidden hand” is behind some Iranian tactics and capabilities.
UK Defence Secretary Refuses to Say if Britain Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran
British Defence Secretary John Healey refused on Sunday to say whether the UK government agreed with the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamist Iranian regime, prompting pushback from opposition parties.
British Defence Secretary Says He Wants to Capture Putin Like Maduro
British Defence Secretary John Healey has ruffled the feathers of the Kremlin after saying that he would like to capture Russian leader Vladimir Putin and put him on trial for war crimes. In the wake of the stunning display of
UK Allocates £200m to Prepare Troops to Deploy to Ukraine, France Reportedly Ready to Send 6K Soldiers
The British government has announced that it has allocated £200 million to begin preparing the UK Armed Forces to be be deployed to Ukraine as a part of a peacekeeping force in the event of an armistice between Kyiv and Moscow.
UK Warns Russia After Moscow Spy Ship Detected Off Scotland Trying to Blind Pilots With Lasers
LONDON (AP) – Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of U.K. waters north of Scotland. Defense Secretary John Healey
UK Deploys Military Experts and Equipment to Belgium After Airport Drone Sightings
Britain is sending anti-drone equipment and personnel to Belgium after a spate of sightings near airports and military bases, the head of the U.K. military said Sunday.
Police Say ‘Nothing to Suggest’ Terrorism After Mass Stabbing on London-Bound Train, as Ethnicities of Suspects Revealed
British police said on Sunday that they are not currently treating the mass stabbing on a London-bound train as a terror attack, as the suspects have been described as being black and Caribbean-heritage British Nationals.
British Military to Be Authorised to Shoot Down Mystery Drones Over Bases
UK military will be authorised to shoot down mystery drones in future, following a spate of incursions to European states.
UK Says It Will Put ‘Boots on the Ground’ if a Ukraine Ceasefire is Agreed
British government says the UK is ready to deploy troops “from day one” of a ceasefire should one be agreed in the coming days.
‘Message to Moscow’ — UK Set for Largest Defense Spending Increase Since Cold War
Britain will see the biggest increase in military spending since the end of the Cold War, the UK defense secretary said Sunday.
Europe-Ukraine Conference Agrees More Cash for Kyiv, But Only Disagreements on Peacekeeper Deployment
Britain snapped back at the EU after a top figure said ‘coalition of the willing’ talks failed to produce clarity on plans for Ukraine.
Defence Chiefs From 30 Countries Meet in Brussels to Talk Ukraine Troops Deployment
UK defense minister urged military leaders to press ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police a peace agreement with Russia.
Britain Backs Trump on NATO Defence Spending, Says Govt
UK backs U.S. push for Europe to do more on defence, its government ministers have said as the defence secretaries of both nations met.
Hours Before Hegseth Meeting, UK Defence Minister Gives Suicide Drones to Ukraine
The UK signals intention to not follow U.S. in suspension of aid to Kyiv hours before key meeting with Pete Hegseth.
UK Defence Minister Heads to Washington, Says UK-U.S. Relationship Strong as Ever
British defence minister will travel to Washington this week for talks with Pete Hegseth to advance work on peace in Ukraine.
British Military Not Ready to Fight, Warns British Defence Minister Ahead of Autumn Budget
The UK must now rebuild its defence stockpiles and its military forces are not ready to fight a war, Britain’s Defence Secretary warns.
UK to Sign Arms Deal With Germany, ‘First Steps’ to Brexit-Busting EU Defence Pact
The “first steps” towards the UK being drawn into a major defence pact with the European Union will be signed this week, a report claims.
Netanyahu, British Chief Rabbi Decry ‘Shameful’ Decision by Left-Wing UK Govt to Suspend Weapons Exports
British government condemned for suspending around a tenth of the weapons export licences for UK companies selling equipment to Israel.
