Rishi Sunak

Sunak Says UK to Raise Defense Spending Amid Global Threats

Britain will raise defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 in a "most dangerous" world, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a visit to Poland.

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UK Minister Mulls Providing Soldier Training Inside Ukraine

The UK is considering training Kyiv’s soldiers inside Ukraine amid continuing aggression by Russian forces, its newly-appointed defense minister has revealed.

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UK PM Sunak Apologizes for ‘Horrific’ Abuse of LGBT in Military

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a formal apology for the "horrific" historic treatment of LGBT people who served in the military.

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UK Defense Secretary ‘To Quit Before Next Govt Reshuffle’

UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said in an interview that he will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle.

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Britain, Germany Say US Must Decide on Jets for Ukraine

Any decision to send F16 fighter jets to Ukraine will fall on the White House, the UK and German defense ministers said.

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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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