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UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation Exercise Vigilant Isles begins today with more than 100 UK troops deployed to Japan. Defence Secretary meets Japanese counterpart, setting out UK commitment to Indo-Pacific security. Ministers confirm that next-generation fighter jet programme headquarters will be in Reading, supporting jobs and growth mission. BritishContinue reading “UK-JAPAN MILITARY DRILLS BEGIN: Fighter Jet HQ Lands in Reading Amid Defence Pact Talks”

Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025  – Support Ukraine as long as it takes by fostering defence industrial cooperation We reiterate our unwavering support to Ukraine in its right of self-defence in order to counter Russia’s aggression and in achieving a just and lasting peace, in line with theContinue reading “UNITED FRONT: NATO & EU Ramp Up Defence Industry Cooperation to Arm Ukraine and Deter Russia!”

MOD Crown Copyright 30,000 drones will be sent to Ukraine after £45 million worth of contracts were placed by the international Drone Capability Coalition, co-led by the UK and Latvia as the UK steps up leadership supporting Ukraine in 2025. Healey arrived last night for talks with the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin atContinue reading “30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security”

UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice UK leadership on Ukraine continues into 2025, backed by £3bn military aid commitment each year, and an additional £2.26bn loan. Britain has continued to step up global leadership on Ukraine during 2024, with billions of pounds worth ofContinue reading “BRITAIN DOUBLES DOWN: Billions Pledged for Ukraine Aid and War Crimes Justice in 2025!”

The UK will step up international leadership on Ukraine into 2025, with a new £225m package of military support and further backing for next year to underpin a new plan for Ukraine’s defence. During a visit to Kyiv today, the Defence Secretary, John Healey, met with his counterpart, Rustem Umerov, to set out the fiveContinue reading “UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit”