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John Healey
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Britain foils covert Russian sub operation disguised as Middle East distraction
UK exposes covert Russian GUGI submarine operation near British waters targeting North Atlantic cables. Three vessels tracked, forced to retreat. No infrastructure damage confirmed.
Leonardo AW149 contract ends sole-bidder procurement: Is £15bn in UK helicopter exports a realistic 10-year target?
UK awards Leonardo a £1bn AW149 helicopter contract, anchoring Yeovil as a global export hub. What the deal means for defence markets. Read the full analysis.
Britain escalates: HMS Dragon and drone-hunting Wildcat helicopters deploy after Iran targets British interests
UK deploys HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer and Wildcat helicopters to Eastern Mediterranean after RAF F-35B jets score first combat kills over Jordan.
Is the UK really ready to back small defence innovators—and can a £20m fund shift the balance?
Explore how the UK’s £20 million defence fund and £7.5 billion SME push could reshape military tech procurement and support a new generation of startups.
Britain prepares for Ukraine deployment with £200m readiness boost and drone ramp-up
UK allocates £200M for Ukraine deployment readiness and drone ramp-up. Find out how this shapes European defence and what’s next for the Multinational Force.
Inside the UK-India missile deal: jobs, jets, and a £600m signal of strategic intent
UK and India have signed a £350 million missile contract securing UK jobs and deepening defence industry ties. Read how this shapes their strategic partnership.