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SNP MP slams Labour minister over skyrocketing MoD spending plans

AN SNP MP has slammed Defence Secretary John Healey over the skyrocketing cost of the Ministry of Defence’s plan for equipment acquisition ...

The National (Scotland)

Prioritise cash for UK military over Mauritian demands on Chagos, say Tories

The UK Government’s agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands has run into trouble following elections in Mauritius and the United States.

The Independent UK

John Healey admits UK has not had any talks with Trump’s team over crumbling Chagos deal

Donald Trump’s team is looking for a way to veto the deal as a result of concerns over possible Chinese interference

The Independent UK

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Healey: UK to lead operation on monitoring Russian shadow fleet

The reaction system, named Nordic Warden, comes after a power cable in the Baltic Sea was reportedly damaged on Christmas Day.

The Independent UK

UK foreign policy: the top five priorities for 2025

The UK’s new government has now had six months to settle in to office. And by the general standards of new governments, Keir Starmer’s was well prepared in terms of foreign policy. Once in office, the government hit the ground running. Defence secretary John Healey visited Ukraine within 48 hours…

The Conversation

Starmer and Zelensky discuss ‘refining’ UK training for Ukraine armed forces

The Prime Minister and the Ukrainian president spoke on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Healey: UK’s military presence in Estonia shows ‘unshakeable commitment’ to Nato

John Healey thanked armed forces personnel for their service over Christmas.

The Independent UK

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘fantasiser’ over peace talks claim and says he wanted to ‘annihilate’ Ukraine’s army – as it happened

Ukrainian leader responds to Russian president’s claims that countries were on the verge of a deal to end hostilities in April 2022

The Guardian - UK

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

John Healey has said Britain needs to ‘make the training a better fit for what the Ukrainians need’ and left the door open to it taking place in the war-torn country

The Independent UK

UK pledges £225million support for Ukraine as Zelensky admits his forces can't defeat Russia on battleground

UK says it is providing ‘battle-winning capabilities’ to Kyiv including drones and munitions

Evening Standard

‘Critical’ period for Ukraine, Defence Secretary says

John Healey told LBC that Vladimir Putin is ‘showing signs of weakness’.

Evening Standard

Afghan resettlement schemes to be merged into one and will eventually be axed, MoD say

Afghans brought to the UK will be given nine months to find their own accommodation, defence secretary announces

The Independent UK

Defence Secretary says Afghan resettlement schemes will eventually close

Thousands of Afghans have come to the UK under the schemes since the Taliban takeover in 2021.

Evening Standard

MoD strikes £6 billion deal to buy back more than 36,000 military homes

Defence Secretary John Healey said it was a ‘decisive break’ with the failed privatisation process.

Evening Standard

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Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.

The Independent UK

UK and Australia aim to boost defence and growth at summit in London

The Government is to set out a range of initiatives aimed at boosting security at home and around the world.

Evening Standard

Healey: Proscription status of Syria’s new rulers is not a matter for now

The Defence Secretary said the UK was focused on ensuring a stable, peaceful transition in Syria.

The Independent UK

Nato chief warns West ‘not ready’ to deal with Russian threat

Nato’s new general secretary has warned member states that they need to spend more on defence

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Evening Standard

Healey: Veterans who suffered under ‘gay ban’ to receive redress in new year

He told the Commons the historic wrongs faced by LGBT+ service personnel is a ‘moral stain on our nation’, as veterans watched on tearfully.

Evening Standard

£75m redress scheme to be launched for veterans who suffered under ‘gay ban’

Defence Secretary John Healey described the historic wrongs faced by LGBT+ service personnel as a ‘moral stain on our nation’.

The Guardian - UK

UK veterans fired over sexuality to get £70,000 in compensation

MoD launches £75m scheme to recognise ‘moral stain’ of armed forces’ historic ban on homosexuality

Evening Standard

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

The National (Scotland)

Palestinian ambassador responds to Labour plan to prioritise arms firm investment

THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has outlined concerns over the Uk Government’s new plans to prioritise UK-based defence firms for investment…

The Independent UK

UK war-games major conflict to test durability of weapons stockpiles

UK defence secretary John Healey says the exercise will improve the ability to innovate at wartime speed

The National (Scotland)

UK Government blasted over ‘staggering’ plan to prioritise investing in arms firms

The UK Government has been blasted over new plans to prioritise UK based defence firms for investment ...

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