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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 Independent UK

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

UK needs to innovate at wartime pace, Defence Secretary says

John Healey said war game exercises to test the military’s capabilities will be carried out with industry figures for the first time.

The Independent UK

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BAE Systems to recruit more than 2,400 apprentices and graduates in 2025

The plans will boost the number of people in training with the defence giant to 6.500 – 15% of its UK workforce.

Evening Standard

U.K. closely monitoring Russian spy ship as it passes near British Isles — 'undersea cables are a shared concern' says Ministry of Defense

The U.K. government is concerned about the presence of the Russian ship and has been closely monitoring it since it entered its waters.

Tom’s Hardware

Foreign Secretary vows to ‘do everything that is necessary’ to help Ukraine

The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Zelensky demands response from allies as Putin threatens West with new missile

Vladimir Putin said the use of the new weapon to strike a target in Dnipro was in response to Ukraine’s use of UK and US-supplied missiles in Russia.

Evening Standard

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MoD to cut more than 5,000 civil service jobs in drive to reduce costs

David Williams, the permanent secretary, said department aims to lose 10% of staff, causing alarm among trade unions

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on defence spending: performative opposition obscures common ground

Editorial: Tory complaints about Labour’s choices ring hollow when they still deny their culpability for the whole budget mess

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to strike the UK with a new ballistic missile after using the weapon to hit a target in Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

The UK government confirmed that Russia had, for the first time, used a ballistic missile with a range of ‘several thousand’ kilometres

The Independent UK

Putin’s use of long-range ballistic missiles an example of escalation – No 10

Downing Street confirmed a ballistic missile with a range of several thousand kilometres had been fired on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Evening Standard

Aircraft carriers not safe from UK defence cuts, defence secretary confirms

Defence secretary John Healey told MPs that £500m of cuts he annnounced on Wednesday will not be the last

The Independent UK

Battle lines in Ukraine most 'unstable' since start of war as Putin seeks breakthrough, says UK

Russia’s larger army is making grinding advances against Ukrainian forces in the east of the country

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Healey refuses to confirm missile reports and says Ukraine faces serious moment

Russia’s military said it has shot down two British-made Storm Shadow missile.

The Independent UK

Watch: Defence secretary John Healey faces MPs as Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time

Watch as defence secretary John Healey faced MPs on Thursday (21 November) after Ukraine fired British missiles at Russia for the first time.

The Independent UK

Defence Secretary faces MP questions after UK-made Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia

The Defence Secretary will likely be asked about the UK’s stance on support for Kyiv as he appears before MPs.

Evening Standard

Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

The Defence Secretary will likely be asked about the UK’s stance on support for Kyiv as he appears before MPs.

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The Independent UK

Britain lagging behind European allies when it comes to war readiness, warns military chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says Britain’s culture of national resilience is weaker than some of its allies – just as defence secretary unveils cuts to military

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Future Fund to focus on housing, climate

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund will have a mandate to consider national priorities under a new statement of expectations made by Labor, and UK-made missiles have been fired by Ukraine into Russia.

The Independent UK

Now Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time as UK ‘doubles down’ on support for Kyiv

Russians share photographs of exploded fragments showing markings of UK-made Storm Shadow weapons

The Guardian - UK

Defence secretary announces scrapping of £500m of vessels and drones to cut costs

John Healey said some had already been decommissioned in practice and confirmed retirement of some helicopters

The Independent UK

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Defence Secretary John Healey said two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned.

The Independent UK

UK politics - live: Backlash against £500m defence cuts on ‘sad day’ for Navy and Army

Defence secretary John Healey says savings would be worth £500 million over the next five years

The Independent UK

Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

Ships, helicopters and drones were all in Defence Secretary John Healey’s sights as he announced cost-saving measures.

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