Former paratrooper Dan Jarvis named Security Minister in new Labour government
Dan Jarvis, the new Security Minister, was a major in the Parachute Regiment.
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Politics Starmer commits to defence and security at his first press conference as PM
On his first full day in Downing Street, the Prime Minister also announced he would be attending the NATO summit in Washington next week.
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Football Watch Nepal Cup Final: Queen's Gurkha Signals v 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles
Watch Queen's Gurkha Signals v 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles in the 2024 Nepal Cup Final LIVE.
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News Chief of the Defence staff 'looks forward' to working with new Defence Secretary
Labour's John Healey has been officially named Defence Secretary after serving as shadow defence secretary since 2020.
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Politics Who is the new Defence Secretary and how has he voted on military matters?
John Healey's career has seen him back the invasion of Iraq and more recently criticise Tory plans to reduce the size of the Army.
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Politics Soldier-turned-commentator hails strong Armed Forces representation in Westminster
Jonny Ball, who served in Northern Ireland and Afghanistan, was speaking to Forces News following the General Election.
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Politics What we can expect from the new Labour government when it comes to defence
The Labour Party's General Election manifesto promised it would uphold the first duty of any government - to keep the country safe.
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Politics Find out which Armed Forces-linked constituencies have now changed hands
All the election results from defence constituencies from across the country.
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Politics Army veteran Johnny Mercer loses his Plymouth seat to former Royal Marine
Mr Mercer, a former British Army officer, lost his seat as the MP for for Plymouth Moor View to Fred Thomas.
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Football British Army FA announce new head coaches of senior men's and under-23 teams
A 'reset' of men's football in the British Army will be led by these two figureheads.
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Cricket Army make strong start to Inter Services title defence but Navy hit back in game two
A brilliant batting performance helped the Army to a 143-run win over the RAF.
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Sport Debut delight for Royal Navy women as they win Inter Services water polo championship
Elsewhere, the Army beat the RAF to win the men's championship.
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Politics Aldershot: Home of the British Army votes Labour for first time in history
Labour's Alex Baker won the seat from Conservative Leo Docherty – a veteran who was most recently armed forces minister.
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Opinion Starmer has his hand on the red button now and he must show his resolve
Former Army officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon says Sir Keir Starmer must treat defence as a priority that he cannot afford to get wrong.
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Rugby Union Royal Air Force rugby union star Josh McNally signs for Cardiff Rugby
Sergeant McNally has signed for Cardiff Rugby after leaving Bath Rugby earlier this year after five seasons.
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Weapons and Kit CB90: Next-generation fast assault combat boat has both speed and manoeuvrability
Three have been donated to Ukraine to help with its defences in the Black Sea.