Luke Pollard
Luke Pollard is a British politician and member of the Labour Party, currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. He has been an advocate for various defense and environmental issues and is known for his work in promoting military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Recently, he was in the news for discussing the new Grey Hawk air defense system, a joint creation of the UK and Denmark, which is being deployed to assist Ukraine in its defense efforts.
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Luke Pollard is the UK defence minister who visited Ukraine to view a facility where British and Ukrainian engineers work together.
Revealed: the Ukrainian facility where UK engineers help fix vital weapons | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Luke Pollard, the Deputy Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, stated that the drone program is a signal for the defense industry of the five countries to respond to this challenge.
Шесть стран, включая Украину, запустят производство дронов-перехватчиков, которые создадут на границе с Россией и Беларусью воздушную стену
Belarus· 2026-02-23Britain’s Defence Minister Luke Pollard became the first senior minister to back calls for Mountbatten-Windsor’s removal from the line of succession.
Australia backs removing Andrew from line of succession
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
British Minister for Defense Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard emphasized the need for effective air defense against low-cost threats.
EU nations launch joint drone program
Taiwan· 2026-02-22
Luke Pollard, the UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement, emphasized the need for effective defense against low-cost threats.
5 دول أوروبية تطلق برنامجاً مشتركاً للدفاع الجوي
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-22
Defence Minister Luke Pollard stated that removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession was the right thing to do.
MPs to discuss inquiry into role of trade envoys after Andrew arrestUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Luke Pollard confirmed that the government is considering legislation to remove André from the line of succession.
Governo britânico admite legislar para remover André da linha de sucessão | Reino Unido
Portugal· 2026-02-21
Luke Pollard confirmed that the British government has been working with Buckingham Palace on plans regarding Andrés.
El Gobierno británico estudia eliminar por ley al expríncipe Andrés de la línea sucesoria - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-02-21
Luke Pollard, a defence minister, stated that the government has been working with the palace on plans regarding Mountbatten-Windsor.
Palace would not oppose move to remove Andrew from succession | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the BBC the move - which would prevent Andrew from ever becoming King - was the 'right thing to do.'
Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Ghana· 2026-02-21
Luke Pollard described the potential step of removing Andrew from the line of succession as appropriate.
Epstein-Skandal: Britische Regierung erwägt, Andrew aus Thronfolge zu streichen - Panorama
Germany· 2026-02-21
Luke Pollard, the minister for defence readiness and industry, emphasized the need for more munitions produced in the UK.
Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open | British armyUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, emphasized the government's commitment to making defence an engine for economic growth.
UK defence exports hit record £20bn in 2025
Nigeria· 2025-12-26
Luke Pollard is the Deputy Secretary of Defense responsible for Industry and Combat Readiness who recommended the suspension of the Ajax vehicles.
Hàng chục binh sĩ Anh đổ bệnh khi ngồi thiết giáp 10 triệu USD
Vietnam· 2025-11-27Luke Pollard is the UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement who assessed the Yantar incident.
Rus casus gemisi İngiltere sularına girdi: Yantar ile Birleşik Krallık uçakları karşı karşıya geldi
Turkey· 2025-11-19
Luke Pollard is the British Minister of the Armed Forces promoting a new defense contract.
Como o aumento dos gastos em defesa pode ajudar a economia em crise da Europa
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-22
Luke Pollard announced that the UK and Ukraine are negotiating a joint project to produce interceptor drones.
LIVE TEXT Primarul Kievului afirmă că este posibil un nou atac rusesc asupra orașului în următoarele zile și îndeamnă locuitorii să se aprovizioneze. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1325
Moldova· 2025-10-10
Luke Pollard is the British Minister of Defence and Industry who announced the production of interceptor drones for Ukraine.
LIVE TEXT/ Ucraina și Marea Britanie negociază producția comună lunară a 2 mii de drone interceptor. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1325 – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-10-10
Luke Pollard is a British MP whose marriage was amplified by government-supporting media outlets.
Owner of Georgian broadcaster called country’s ‘propaganda megaphone’ is based in London | GeorgiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-21
Defence minister Luke Pollard called it the biggest British warship deal in history.
UK secures £10bn deal to supply Norway with warshipsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31
Luke Pollard stated that the doubling of Sky Sabre deployment capabilities will strengthen the air defense of the United Kingdom.
Британія оголосила про зміцнення національної системи протиповітряної оборони
Ukraine· 2025-08-22Luke Pollard, the British Minister of Armed Forces, emphasized the importance of testing drone equipment on the front lines in Ukraine.
Producătorii occidentali de armament se stabilesc în Ucraina. Kievul primește putere de foc, NATO învață de pe urma războiului
Romania· 2025-07-29
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard reaffirmed that stance in April 2025, telling MPs that UK drone flights over Gaza were being conducted with the 'sole purpose of locating hostages'.
Is the UK selling arms to Israel?United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Luke Pollard, the British Minister for the Armed Forces, remarked that companies must have their drones on the front line in Ukraine.
Ucraina invită companiile străine să-și testeze armele direct pe front. Tehnologiile pe care mizează pentru a depăși RusiaRomania· 2025-07-19
Luke Pollard is the Labour MP for Plymouth who was warned about the spreadsheet leak.
The most expensive – and potentially deadly – email in history
Australia· 2025-07-16
The UK’s Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard said in parliament that a Royal Air Force crew were in Thiruvananthapuram and working with Indian counterparts.
British F-35 fighter stranded in Indian state of Kerala may fly home after nearly a month: report - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-10
The British armed forces minister, Luke Pollard, confirmed the aircraft remained under close UK control.
The curious case of the Royal Navy jet stuck in IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-03
Luke Pollard, ministrul forțelor armate britanice, a avertizat că războiul a arătat că Occidentul trebuie să schimbe modul în care achiziționează armament.
Armatele occidentale s-ar putea confrunta cu o vulnerabilitate importantă într-un război de durată, avertizează experții ucraineniRomania· 2025-06-14
Luke Pollard condemned the murders of the Israeli diplomats in the United States.
Netanyahu accused of slander after criticising Macron, Carney and Starmer | Benjamin NetanyahuUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-23
British Minister of Armed Forces Luke Pollard emphasized London's support for Israel's right to self-defense.
Νετανιάχου σε Γαλλία, Βρετανία και Καναδά: «Ενθαρρύνετε τη Χαμάς – Είστε στη λάθος πλευρά της Ιστορίας»
Greece· 2025-05-23