There is no doubt Russia has “the intent and the ability” to target undersea energy and communication lines, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. He made the comments as Britain agreed with Norway to increase cooperation on undersea capabilities, including countering threats to undersea infrastructure. At a press conference alongside Norwegian Defence Minister Bjorn Arild…
Russia Has ‘Intent and Ability’ to Target Undersea Infrastructure Warns Defence Secretary
Northern Ireland Legacy Bill Will End Court Case ‘Merry-Go-Round,’ Says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace
Britain’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has lauded new legislation to deal with the legacy of The Troubles in Northern Ireland as the best way of ending the “merry-go-round” of court cases. The Legacy Bill, which is going through Parliament, would provide immunity for those accused of offences during The Troubles as long as they cooperate…
UK Defence Secretary Promises 2 Ships to Protect Underwater Cables
October 3, 2022
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the British government plans to commit “two specialist ships” to the task of protecting vital underwater cables which could be attacked by Russia or other hostile foreign powers. Wallace told the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham the “mysterious” damage suffered by the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic on…
Liz Truss Gets Major Endorsement From Defence Secretary in Leadership Race
British Conservative leadership contender Liz Truss on Friday got a major boost to her campaign as Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said she is the candidate who “will do best by defence of this nation.” Citing some of Truss’s previous roles, Wallace wrote in The Times of London that the foreign secretary is “the only candidate who…
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