"As circumstances in any conflict change, you've got to be willing to adapt the action you take. I'm doing that by bringing in anti-drone helicopters in overnight. I'm doing that in the next couple of weeks to bring in the Type 45 air defence destroyer. I'm doing that by bringing in the top planners to help co-ordinate the sort of contribution that other nations are now starting to make."
"Everything that we have done is defensive, is legal and is co-ordinated with other allies. That's one of the great strengths that Britain, Nato allies and long-standing partners like Qatar, like Jordan, like Cyprus, have in working with the Brits."
UK Defence Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus and addressed questions about potential British military involvement in strikes against Iran. When asked if he would exclude UK aircraft from offensive operations, Healey avoided a direct commitment, emphasizing that military responses must adapt as circumstances change. He highlighted defensive measures being implemented, including deployment of anti-drone helicopters, Type 45 air defence destroyers, and coordination with allied nations including NATO members and regional partners like Qatar, Jordan, and Cyprus. Healey characterized all current British military actions as defensive, legal, and coordinated with international allies.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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