Gwyn Jenkins is alleged to have overseen the rejection of thousands of resettlement applications of former Afghan soldiers who might know something about potential war crimes by U.K. special forces.
Admiral Ben Key was due to retire from his position this summer, after serving as the head of the Royal Navy since 2021.
Extension to deal over Royal Navyโs Merlin fleet comes as government plans to increase defence spendingThe Italian defence company Leonardo has been given a ยฃ165m contract extension by the British government for its work maintaining the Royal Navyโs fl…
British forces already took part in strikes against Houthis, so don’t call us “freeloaders,” former defense secretary says.
Keir Starmer plans to build up UK military, but domestic companies could lose out if it is forced to turn to US weapons insteadEuropean defence stocks soar as arms makers expect orders boomCrowds of people cheered the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carri…
Spainโs Navantia says it will push for new orders, including from Royal Navy, to secure future of group
Spokesperson denies decision to change name to HMS Achilles was made to avoid upsetting the FrenchDowning Street has defended the governmentโs decision to change the name of a new attack submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, after critics accus…
Deteriorating security environment and incidents in Baltic have forced military reassessment in northern EuropeSubmarines normally operate in secret, lurking in the deep. So when the British defence secretary, John Healey, authorised a Royal Navy Astut…
Defense chief warns Vladimir Putin: “We see you. We know what you are doing, and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country.”
A Russian “spy ship” was tracked by the Royal Navy as it entered British waters, UK Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday amid heightened concerns over the security of underwater infrastructure. Healey issued a warning to President V…
Trump’s former chief strategist fears his old boss won’t make a clean break and stop military aid to Kyiv.
The world needs a coalition of the willing to protect our oceans.
UK government offers more generous terms on Royal Navy contract to Spanish defence group for ailing Belfast company
Lord West says Republican victory is chance to show Britain is willing to prioritise military by allocating 3% of GDPKeir Starmer is being urged to consider an emergency cash injection into defence and to accelerate Britainโs planned review of its mili…
PoW Charles Hare, 19, escaped in rare uniform with tall feathered hat and travelled back to Lincolnshire โ accompanied by his dogA handwritten manuscript detailing the daring escape of a British prisoner of Napoleonโs troops โ with the flamboyant Frenc…
Keir Starmer’s sausages/hostages mix-up was a gaffe for the ages.
British Defense Secretary John Healey told POLITICO the new Labour government would increase military spending.
Voters say they feel let down by Conservatives on immigration, public services and the supposed benefits of Brexit.
When the largest-ever combined airborne and amphibious military operation took place on the coast of Normandy 80 years ago, men were not solely to commend for its meticulous preparation. The success of D-Day can also be attributed to a unique branch o…
As far as Washington and London are concerned, Western retaliation is meant to convey a clear message to Iran โ stop. But why would it?
Ankara insists it cannot allow the British vessels into the Black Sea under the Montreux Convention.
Letting two Royal Navy ships through would violate the Montreux Convention, Ankara declares.
America won’t always ‘ride in to the rescue,’ warns UK defense secretary.
It forms part of a wider effort to bolster Ukraine’s abilities at sea, as the war with Russia continues.
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says the agreement will help Ukraine save lives at sea.
SNEAK PEEK โ Intelligence reports indicate that North Korea has delivered a million artillery rounds to Russia โ easily beating the EUโs aim to dispatch the same number to Ukraine. โ The Indian government has reportedly reached out to the French government with a request to buy 26 Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets. โ Five European [โฆ]
SNEAK PEEK โ European politicians plan to engage directly with American voters over whether to continue to provide military aid to Ukraine. โ A combined โฌ800 million for intelligence and cyber in the next annual French budget is just about enough according to the chief of the defense staff. โ Polandโs potential next defense minister [โฆ]
SNEAK PEEK โ Ukraine and Germany will today announce a new joint-venture defense project between Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom. โ The U.S. plans to sell over $1.5 billion worth of missiles to European countries. โ Inside the Tonnerre: Life aboard a French amphibious helicopter carrier. Good morning, and welcomeย to Morning Defense. Tips toย jposaner@politico.eu,ย lkayali@politico.euย andย clarson@politico.euย or follow us atย @joshposaner,ย @LauKayaย andย @calebmlarson. [โฆ]
SNEAK PEEK โ Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton will tell the College of Commissioners today that he needs a bit more time to draft up a long-term financing scheme for Europeโs military. โ Retired U.S. General Ben Hodges sees significant progress being made by Ukraine, despite the fact theyโve not gotten long-range strike capabilities from [โฆ]
SNEAK PEEK โ EU leaders could approve a further โฌ500 million payment to cover military aid to Ukraine at their summit on October 26 and 27. โ A small group of U.S. senators want Defense Secretary Loyd Austin to dispatch unused Iron Dome batteries to Israel. โ France is including Germany and Spain in its [โฆ]
British navy and surveillance aircraft to be deployed.
Defence secretary says proposal being discussed would reduce reliance on UK and other Nato membersโ basesThe new defence secretary, Grant Shapps, said he has held talks with army leaders about deploying British troops within Ukraine for the first time …
