Ex-Defence Minister: China, Russia And Iran 'Laughing Their Socks Off' After Afghanistan Withdrawal
Lord Robathan also said that the down-sizing of the Armed Forces to its lowest level since 1714 is "bonkers".
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: How Is China Reacting?
An expert told Forces News that China "didn't really want to see" the Taliban or the US "win".
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World China And Russia Team Up For Joint Military Drills
The exercises, involving ground troops and air forces, come amid growing instability in Afghanistan.
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China Icy Warnings From Beijing As Carrier Strike Group Arrives In Disputed South China Sea
China says it is ready to deal with 'improper acts' as the fleet patrols the international waters.
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China US Defense Secretary Talks Up UK-Led Carrier Strike Group And Criticises China
Lloyd Austin mentioned the work of the HMS Queen Elizabeth-led group as it travels through the South China Sea.
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World South China Sea: What is it and why should we care?
We have taken a look at the South China Sea, its economic importance, and the territorial disputes involving the region.
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China NATO: China Hits Back At Alliance's 'Slander' On Country's 'Peaceful Development'
NATO allies joined the United States on Monday in formally scolding Beijing as a "constant security challenge".
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Nato Boris Johnson: NATO Not Seeking 'New Cold War' With China
The first NATO summit involving US President Joe Biden is taking place in Brussels.
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Sea vessels Carrier Strike Group 21 Will Project UK's Military 'Hard Power', PM Says
Boris Johnson also said the formation's deployment to the Far East would not be "confrontational".
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News MI6 To Check Nations 'Play Fair' On Climate Change Commitments
The head of MI6 has said the "climate emergency" is the UK's "foremost international foreign policy agenda item".
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China China Holds Naval Drills Near Taiwan 'To Safeguard Sovereignty'
The Chinese navy did not say when the exercises started, or how long they would last, but did say more drills will be held in the future.
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China Hong Kong Veterans 'Deserve Answer' Over UK Citizenship
From 1,500 Hong Kong-Chinese personnel who served alongside the military at British Forces Overseas Hong Kong, 159 were given a UK passport.
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Iran US And Iran To Begin Indirect Talks On Nuclear Accord
It comes almost three years after then-US President Donald Trump brought his country out of the deal.
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Army Army Warned Over Troop Reductions Amid China And Russia Threat
Lord Richards said he supported plans to modernise the military but added it "can't be at the expense of conventional capabilities".
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China China: Has The UK Taken A Balanced Stance?
The publication of the Integrated Review has raised questions over the Government's approach to China.
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Space Russia And China: Could New Base Plans 'Militarise The Moon'?
A space expert says the West must consider mutual exploration interests, after the two nations signed an agreement to set up camp.