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Ministers hear call to reward armed forces for covering Christmas strikes

Conservative MP Richard Drax questioned the Government in the Commons over whether there are ‘any signs of some sort of reward or thank you’.

The Independent UK

Britain orders thousands of anti-tank missiles to replace stock given to Ukraine

The UK wound down its cache of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapons by sending vital equipment to Kyiv to help defence forces repel Russian invaders who waged war on February 24

Daily Mirror

Harland and Wolff Royal Navy contract sparks "slagging" row between MPs

Former Labour defence minister appears to question Belfast yard's capacity

Belfast Live

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Tories boast they'll let Brits make the CURTAINS - for £1.6bn Spanish-built warships

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that while the lead Spanish firm would make the back end of the vessels, UK staff would be allowed to manufacture the curtains

Daily Mirror

Ben Wallace: Royal Navy supply ship contract will ‘grow jobs’ at shipyard

The deal with the Spanish-backed group will see work primarily go to Harland and Wolff in Belfast but also to Methil in Fife.

The Independent UK

British army could be overstretched by stepping in during strikes, says Labour

Party also questions whether troops would ‘bail out failing services rather than provide emergency back-up’

The Guardian - UK

Army ‘neglected’ over last 20 years, says Defence Secretary

Ben Wallace has called for increased spending on the armed forces.

The Independent UK

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HMS Glasgow takes to water for first time

The first of the Royal Navy’s new frigates took to the River Clyde in Glasgow on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Russia probably firing missiles stripped of nuclear warheads, says UK

‘Whatever Russia’s intent, this improvisation highlights the level of depletion in Russia’s stock of long-range missiles’

Evening Standard

Fresh attacks on Ukraine sign of Putin’s ‘desperation’, says Ben Wallace

The Defence Secretary said Moscow is targeting Ukraine’s power grid to mask its failures on the battlefield

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace: Attacks on Ukraine infrastructure sign of Putin’s desperation

Russia’s bombardment of critical infrastructure in Ukraine is a sign of Vladimir Putin’s “desperation”, Ben Wallace has said. The Defence Secretary said the Russian president is targeting Ukraine’s power grid and other civilian infrastructure to “mask” his military failures. Ukraine’s energy facilities have been pounded by a barrage of Russian…

Evening Standard

Attacks on Ukraine infrastructure sign of Putin’s ‘desperation’ – Ben Wallace

The Defence Secretary said Moscow is targeting Ukraine’s power grid to mask its failures on the battlefield.

The Independent UK

Wallace hails shipbuilders as frigate HMS Glasgow hits construction milestone

The Type 26 warship has been moved on to a barge, ready to be floated for the first time.

The Independent UK

UK navy ships to be armed with advanced long-range strike missiles

British navy frigates and destroyers will be given advanced long-range anti-ship missiles in a new deal agreed by defence minister Ben Wallace with Norway announced on Wednesday.

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Evening Standard

Russia ‘likely to have exhausted’ Iranian kamikaze drone supply - UK

The British Ministry of Defence said they initially replaced cruise missiles as the main Russian weapon in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

UK sending helicopters to Ukraine for first time, says Ben Wallace

Defence secretary says extra 10,000 artillery rounds also being sent to help secure retaken territory

Wales Online

UK sends three manned helicopters to Ukraine in escalation of involvement

It is the first time piloted aircraft have been sent from the UK since the Russian invasion

The Independent UK

Britain sending helicopters to Ukraine ‘for first time’ since war began

Three former Sea King helicopters will be provided to Kyiv.

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Daily Mirror

Nuclear veterans finally win a medal, and tell Rishi Sunak: "We need more"

Calls grow for Rishi Sunak to order blood and urine records be opened up to nuclear veterans after they're finally granted a medal

The Independent UK

Nuclear test veterans to be recognised with new medal following campaign

Some 22,000 veterans and civilians are expected to be eligible for the honour.

Birmingham Post

Royal Navy support ships to be built at Devon’s Appledore shipyard

The site’s owners Harland and Wolff and Bath-based design consultancy BMT are part of group that has secured a £1.6bn contract from the Ministry of Defence

Belfast Live

Harland and Wolff to help build three Royal Navy ships bringing 1,200 jobs

Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s 216-metre Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships will supply munitions, stores and provisions to Navy’s aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates deployed at sea

The Conversation

What my undercover investigations at arms fairs reveal about how the west supports military dictatorships

COP27 has some of the most authoritarian security of any of the COP summits. Set in the walled resort of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, it is surrounded by 36km of concrete and razor wire, overseen by new surveillance technologies and a “security observatory”.

Evening Standard

Winter to prove problematic for already low morale of Russian soldiers, says UK

Changes to daylight hours, temperature and weather will present unique challenges for fighting soldiers

Evening Standard

Russia could send for further ‘cannon fodder’ after Kherson loss - Ben Wallace

Defence Secretary urges ‘caution’ when considering the jubilant scenes on the streets of the recaptured Ukrainian city.

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