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U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military

NBC News 12 Jun 2026
LONDONU.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.” ... .
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UK Defense Secretary John Healey quits, saying government spending plans fall short of what is ...

McAlester News-Capital 12 Jun 2026
UK Defense Secretary John Healey quits, saying government spending plans fall short of what is needed at this time ... .
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China sanctions Philippine defense secretary, family

China Daily 12 Jun 2026
China announced on Thursday sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr and his family due to his repeated irresponsible remarks on China ... .
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UK Armed Forces minister resigns hours after defense secretary quits over spending dispute

Anadolu Agency 12 Jun 2026
UK Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday, hours after Defense Secretary John Healey stepped down over a dispute with the government regarding future defense spending.
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U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer

New York Times 11 Jun 2026
John Healey unexpectedly announced his resignation on Thursday, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer had failed to invest enough money in British defense ... .
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UK defense secretary quits, says government isn't willing to spend enough on military

ABC News 11 Jun 2026
British Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threat ... .
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