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'More admirals than warships', Royal Navy branded weak as Defence Secretary struggles on fleet's size

Ministers were slammed for the delay in sending HMS Dragon to defend Cyprus

Evening Standard

Russia is backing Iran in attacks against American allies – while Trump attacks Nato

ANALYSIS: The US president continues to insult his allies and back America’s enemies. World affairs editor Sam Kiley says it’s time Republicans saw him as a liability

The Independent UK

John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

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Iran could hit London with a missile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests

It comes as US President Donald Trump blasted the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers as ‘toys’

Evening Standard

British troops shoot down 14 Iranian ‘kamikaze’ drones fired at allied base in Iraq

The drones were struck down from the Erbil base, where British troops are stationed

The Independent UK

UK defence and alliances ‘keep UK safe’ insists minister after warning over threat of Iranian missiles

John Healey spoke after Israel’s military warned Iran had ballistic missiles that could potentially reach London

The Independent UK

British destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in eastern Mediterranean

Ship arrives three weeks after Iranian-made drone hit British base of RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus

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UK destroyer finally arrives near Cyprus almost three weeks after deployment announced

HMS Dragon has a crew of around 200

The Independent UK

UK supported French operation to board ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

Defence Secretary John Healey said he was proud of the UK armed forces for their role in the French operation in the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard

New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England

Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.

Evening Standard

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

Evening Standard

Starmer and European allies condemn Iran attacks in joint statement

The leaders expressed their ‘deep concern’ about the escalating conflict, calling on Iran to ‘cease immediately its threats’

The Independent UK

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

Evening Standard

Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey

The Defence Secretary was speaking during a visit to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

British military experts sent to US to plan reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Officers there to compile options for accessing route amid fears of mines and Iranian attacks

The Independent UK

Britain to buy more missiles for its forces in Middle East amid ‘indiscriminate attacks’ from Iran

The Ministry of Defence confirmed plans to stock up on more of the laser-guided Martlet weapons, which have been used to down drones from Tehran in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer says ‘focus must remain’ on European conflict after meeting Zelensky

Zelensky says he has sent anti-drone experts to help US and its allies in Gulf region

The Guardian - UK

Iran war cannot be ’windfall’ for Putin, says Starmer, as Zelenskyy arrives in UK

Ukrainian president’s visit coincides with deadline for Roman Abramovich over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale

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Evening Standard

Zelensky to visit UK on Tuesday as Starmer warns of oil ‘windfall’ for Russia

The Ukrainian president’s visit comes as the Middle East conflict has driven up the price of oil, benefiting Russia.

Evening Standard

Ireland and UK enhance defence co-operation

A new defence agreement between the UK and Ireland could see British ships ‘responding to an issue’ in Irish waters, according to Dublin.

Evening Standard

UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

The Guardian - UK

In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead

Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high

The Independent UK

British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked

Ministers say Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ is supporting Iranian drone strikes

Evening Standard

British troops came under attack at Iraqi base on Wednesday – defence chiefs

RAF jets have also continued to fly in defence of Cyprus with European allies in the region.

The Independent UK

How Putin’s ‘hidden hands’ could be influencing Iran’s war tactics

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