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  1. John Healey resigned due to disputes over defense spending targets, emphasizing the need to support Ukraine operations.
  2. Dan Jarvis was appointed as the new Defence Secretary on June 13, 2026.

Succession between Defence Secretaries is questioned, alongside concerns that UK defense contracts are becoming technologically obsolete.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Jun 15
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Succession between Defence Secretaries is questioned, alongside concerns that UK defense contracts are becoming technologically obsolete.

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