British Defense Secretary John Healey told POLITICO the new Labour government would increase military spending. RAMSTEIN, Germany — The United Kingdom's new defense secretary has described steadfast support for Ukraine as his “number one priority,” even as Britain faces up to severe military challenges of its own.

Jul 7, 2024 · John Healey also directed officials to ensure that the promised package in April of military aid is accelerated and delivered in full to Ukraine within the next 100 days.

Dec 19, 2024 · Defence Secretary John Healey has signalled a potential shift in British military support for Ukraine by opening the door to sending UK troops to conduct training within the ex-Soviet state. The announcement came alongside a commitment of £225million in fresh support for Ukraine's defence efforts.

Sep 10, 2024 · Defence Secretary, John Healey, provided an update to the House of Commons on the war in Ukraine - including details of Ukraine's defensive operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Mr...

Jul 8, 2024 · Defence Secretary John Healey has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the Labour government making a new pledge on sending arms to Ukraine.

Jul 7, 2024 · Britain will provide extra weapons to Ukraine and fast-track efforts to deliver previously committed military support, according to the Defence Secretary. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said...

Apr 3, 2024 · Since Healey took the defence brief, Britain has faced the Kabul evacuation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western withdrawal from Mali, the Hamas-Israel conflict and devastation of Gaza, and rising threats from China. Yet he is above all else a constituency MP, determined to remain locally engaged.

Jul 7, 2024 · U.K. defense chief John Healey (left) speaks with his Ukranian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, in Odesa. Britain’s newly appointed Labour Party defense secretary traveled to the southern Ukrainian...

Jul 7, 2024 · Less than 48 hours after the United Kingdom's new Defense Secretary John Healey took his post, Healey met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Odesa and announced a new package of defense aid.

Oct 17, 2024 · In a powerful doorstep statement at the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, the new UK Defence Minister, John Healey, reaffirmed the UK’s unshakable commitment to NATO and underscored the shared values binding the alliance together.