Your morning defence industry briefing

Starmer vows “deep commitment” to Japanese co-operation on fighter jet

As Volkswagen and Ford prepare for war, will British factories follow suit?

Even before the US ripped through more than 3,700 missiles in its attacks on Iran, the Pentagon’s weapons donations to Ukraine had Washington worried about the size of US stockpiles.  President Donald Trump froze deliveries to Ukraine of $4m-a-shot Patriot missiles last summer after it emerged

New defence secretary faces a battle to win over industry on spending

EXTRA: Defence industry ‘reeling’ after Secretary John Healey quits

UK military chief steps in as chaos over defence plan deepens

Boss of Italy’s Leonardo backs Germany joining fighter jet project with UK

Franco-German fighter ditched after rows over share of work

UK may halt nuclear F-35A jet deal to fund other defence spending

Defence Chief hints at cuts to fund military as risks to UK hit Cold War levels

UK defence plan set for next week to ease Trump's anger over Nato spending

Type 26 frigate order escapes cuts despite Norway deal

Transport and Net Zero budgets on the block to fund Defence Investment