
HMS Duncan arrives in Italy ready to lead Nato task group
The Royal Navy's Type 45 air defence destroyer is the flagship for Nato's Standing Maritime Group 2.
The Royal Navy's Type 45 air defence destroyer is the flagship for Nato's Standing Maritime Group 2.
Three UK aircraft were shadowed by fighter jets when they approached the state border of Russia.
James Cleverly said it 'must happen as soon as possible' to 'make us all safer'.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was speaking at a session of questions to defence ministers in the Commons.
The straight-talking MP said it was important for his mental health that he exited politics "on a high".
The Defence Secretary said he is keen to succeed Jens Stoltenberg but has failed to garner enough support.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated that the UK is firmly behind Ukraine, saying 'small steps forward will bring success'.
The MOD said it is monitoring the situation after reports of a missing submarine carrying people to the wreck of the oceanliner Titanic.
The Type 45 destroyer will act as the flagship for Nato's Standing Maritime Group 2 for the next six months.
Article 5 allows, if deemed necessary, the use of armed force to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.
The aid includes combat rations, fuel, medical supplies and body armour.
Amphibious Royal Navy vessel HMS Albion delivered commandos to the shoreline at Ustka in northern Poland.
The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant Flight Information Regions (FIRs).
The US announced last month that it would support plans to train Ukrainian personnel on American-made F-16 fighter jets.
Finland has hosted large-scale land and air exercises with Nato allies as it gets accustomed to its new status as a member of the alliance.
Exercise Air Defender 2023 could cause travel chaos for some holidaymakers across Europe.