Rishi Sunak

UK in $6 Billion Defense Boost to Respond to Russia, China

The UK announced a $6-billion investment in defense to respond to emerging geopolitical threats from Russia and China. 

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Russia Vows ‘Response’ if UK Sends Planes to Ukraine

Russia said that it would respond if Britain sends warplanes to Ukraine, warning of an escalation.

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UK to Train Ukrainian ‘Fighter Jet Pilots and Marines:’ PM’s Office

The UK will offer fighter jet training to Ukraine as Western allies debate how much military aid to give Kyiv.

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Giving Ukraine Jets Would Need ‘Months if Not Years’ of Training: UK PM

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said sending fighter jets to Ukraine would require "months if not years" of training.

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UK Sending Heavy Tanks to Ukraine, Prompts Russian Warning

British PM Rishi Sunak pledged to provide 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, making it the first Western nation to supply heavy tanks to Kyiv.

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UK, Japan to Sign Major Defense Deal Allowing Troop Deployments

The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defense deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan.

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UK to Announce Major New Artillery Package for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new artillery package for Ukraine during a meeting of Nordic, Baltic, and Dutch counterparts.

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UK Awards $1.9B Contract for Navy Support Ships

Britain named a UK-led consortium to build three Royal Navy support ships in a contract worth $1.9 billion.

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France, UK to Hold Defense Summit in Early 2023: Macron

Britain and France will hold a summit in early 2023 aimed at reinforcing their military and defense cooperation, French President Macron said.

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