UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting downplays Iran's threats of attack, stating the UK is prepared to respond to any aggression and remains aligned with the US on securing maritime freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain's new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated Israel "fell short" of UK conduct standards in Gaza and the West Bank, echoing past criticisms. His comments, made at the Farnborough Airshow, underscore continued divisions within the Labour Party regarding the conflict and future defense spending commitments.
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is pushing for a significant increase in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, urging a £25bn annual rise. He aims to secure this commitment from potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham, emphasizing the need for enhanced national security amid global challenges.
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis aims to publish the delayed Defence Investment Plan (Dip) before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Indications suggest he has secured around £1 billion more than his predecessor, John Healey, though final Treasury negotiations are ongoing. The plan covers major capital programs for the next decade.
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis met NATO allies in Brussels without a finalized long-term military spending plan. His predecessor warned the plan falls short, while defense chiefs highlighted the need for more funding. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to present credible plans for increased defense spending.
New UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis will review a controversial defence investment plan (Dip) and may seek more funds from the Treasury. This follows the resignation of the former Defence Secretary John Healey over funding disagreements, casting a shadow over the upcoming G7 summit.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over military spending disagreements, accusing PM Keir Starmer of risking national security. Starmer admits he must "turn things around" after poor election results, while the US expresses concern over UK defence contributions.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned after disagreeing with the Prime Minister over defence spending. Healey sought a larger increase than offered, arguing it was insufficient to meet commitments and avoid cuts.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned Thursday due to a dispute over military funding, warning Britain is underinvesting in its armed forces amid escalating global security challenges. He cited inadequate resources to counter threats from Russia and conflicts in the Middle East.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned due to a dispute with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over defense spending, arguing for a 3% GDP target amid rising threats. This marks the sixth ministerial resignation in a month, further destabilizing Starmer's government.
UK Defence Secretary Ben Healey resigned, citing a dispute with Prime Minister Starmer and the Treasury over defence spending. Healey argued the proposed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) falls short of the resources needed to address rising global threats, including from Russia and Iran, and called for a faster increase in defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, citing insufficient military budget for reforms and NATO obligations. He criticized the Labour government's spending plans, which he believes fall short of requirements, especially given international tensions.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned due to disagreements with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the defence budget, citing insufficient plans to meet current threats and a failure to reach the 3% GDP spending target by 2030.
A Royal Air Force plane carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced communication failures, including loss of GPS and satellite signal, due to electronic warfare (EW) jamming while flying near the Russian border on May 25. The aircraft reportedly lacked protective systems against such interference.
An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS signal jamming for nearly three hours while flying close to the Russian border, raising concerns about Moscow's electronic warfare tactics. The incident forced pilots to use alternative navigation methods.
An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming for three hours while flying near the Russian border earlier this week. Pilots had to use an alternative navigation system. This incident follows a separate event last month where Russian warplanes dangerously intercepted an RAF spy plane over the Black Sea.
A Royal Air Force plane carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS signal jamming while flying near the Russian border. The incident occurred as the minister returned from Estonia, forcing pilots to use alternative navigation methods for three hours. Russia is suspected of being behind the disruption, which is not unprecedented.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has urged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to disclose details about a £5m gift from businessman Christopher Harborne, specifically questioning its potential links to Russia-connected profits and the impact of geopolitical events on Harborne's company, AML Global.
Russia's Investigative Committee has concluded its probe into former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. He is accused of publicly calling for terrorist acts by urging Ukraine to strike the Crimean Bridge with long-range weapons during a 2025 conference.
