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foreign_affairsApr 2, 2026

EU readies €90bn Ukraine loan, speeds drone procurement

European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn support loan to Ukraine and approved defense procurement derogations to accelerate drone production.

defenceApr 2, 2026

EU readies €90bn Ukraine loan and drone production boost

European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn Ukraine support loan and fast-tracked defence procurement to scale drone output on 1 April 2026.

foreign_affairsMar 31, 2026

EU urges oil security coordination amid Hormuz closure

European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.

defenceMar 31, 2026

EU adopts €1.5bn EDIP plan for defence and Ukraine

European Commission approved a €1.5bn EDIP work programme to expand EU defence production and support Ukraine, with funding for manufacturing, joint procurement, and innovation.

defenceMar 29, 2026

RAF personnel named first drone aces in Middle East

HM Government said four RAF personnel earned 'ace' status after downing at least five Iranian drones in Middle East operations, highlighting UK counter-UAS performance.

defenceMar 28, 2026

UK adds £100m to Ukraine air-defence support

UK committed an extra £100m for Ukraine air defences, taking pledges to £600m in two months and sustaining £3bn annual support.

foreign_affairsMar 28, 2026

G7 urges end to Iran attacks and safe Hormuz passage

G7 foreign ministers issued a joint Iran statement after talks in France, calling to protect civilians and restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

foreign_affairsMar 26, 2026

UK stance at HRC 61 on Iran attacks and reparations

UK backed Gulf partners at HRC 61 and cautioned against overreach on reparations, amid G7 and EU focus on regional security.

foreign_affairsMar 24, 2026

UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine and Summons Iranian Ambassador

UK renews backing for Ukraine’s cyber defense and self-defense rights; summons Iran’s ambassador over espionage concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.

defenceMar 24, 2026

Tallinn Mechanism Boosts Ukraine Cyber Defence with €302.6M

Tallinn Mechanism members pledged €302.6 million since Dec 2023 to strengthen Ukraine's civilian cyber defence amid ongoing Russian cyber attacks.

defenceMar 21, 2026

U.S. Operation Epic Fury Strikes Thousands of Iranian Targets, UK Boosts Gulf Defence Support

U.S. forces have struck thousands of Iranian targets in Operation Epic Fury; UK enhances defence support for Gulf partners amid Iranian threats.

foreign_affairsMar 20, 2026

UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Escalating Russian Aggression and Announces Development Reforms

The UK condemned Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's self-defense, and outlined new international development reforms focused on fragile states.

defenceMar 20, 2026

UK and US Address Ongoing Conflicts: UK Condemns Russian Aggression in Ukraine, US Differentiates Iran Conflict in Operation Epic Fury

UK condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine with rising civilian casualties; US highlights unique nature of Iran conflict amid Operation Epic Fury.