In the face of an unpredictable geo-political landscape, the UK’s approach to the Indo-Pacific reflects its determination to be a dependable and forward-looking security partner in the region. From: British High Commission Singapore The United Kingdom has reinforced its long-term strategic commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, emphasising the critical importance of enhancing security cooperation andContinue reading “UK commitment to the Indo-Pacific reaffirmed at global summit in Singapore”
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Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit
The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025 From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MP The UK is ramping up its support for Ukraine with a target to achieve a tenfoldContinue reading “Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summit”
Defence Secretary Statement to the House of Commons – Ukraine Update
From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MP hank you Mr Speaker. Today, HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Portsmouth and I trust the whole House will join me in wishing the entire carrier strike group a safe and successful global deployment. Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the ongoingContinue reading “Defence Secretary Statement to the House of Commons – Ukraine Update”
UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank
From: Ministry of Defence and Luke Pollard MP UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace as part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s enhanced Air Policing in the region. Two RAF Typhoons were scrambled from Malbork Air Base in Poland on Tuesday (April 15) to intercept a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M “Coot-A”Continue reading “UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank”
Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary’s Washington visit
Securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and strengthening bonds between NATO allies will be the focus of discussions during the Defence Secretary’s visit to Washington DC on Wednesday and Thursday – including a meeting with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth. John Healey MP will hail the unparalleled depth of the UK’s special relationship with theContinue reading “Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary’s Washington visit”