Defence Command Paper 2023 'you will see it next week', says Sunak
The delayed Defence Command Paper refresh aligns the future direction of the Armed Forces with UK foreign policy.
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Politics PM defends Government's investment in defence at Nato summit
Rishi Sunak was asked by broadcasters as he arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, about warnings that Britain's power could be reduced.
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Veterans New jobs 'passport' will ease path to civvy street for injured or disabled ex-military
The passport will provide a transferable record of any workplace adjustments the service leaver may need.
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Ukraine What are cluster munitions and what is so controversial about the US sending them to Ukraine?
President Biden has agreed to supply Ukraine with cluster bombs – which are banned in more than 120 countries.
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USA US Military Academy West Point hit by extreme flash flooding
Videos and photos showed the damage and flooded roads, including Thayer Road, which leads to the military base.
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RAF How a unique team of reservists operates RAF Voyagers in warzones and civilian environments
They allow the RAF's fleet of Voyager aircraft to fulfil both its military and its civilian taskings.
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Russia US drones 'once again harassed' by Russian fighter jets over Syria
It was the second instance of dangerous behaviour by Russian pilots toward US aircraft within 24 hours.
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Russia New world order? Russian military losing world number two spot to China
How failures in Ukrainian air, land and sea place China as America's closest rival.
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Weapons and Kit MOD to invest £280m in frontline battlefield munitions
The orders have the option to increase to more than £400m.
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Cyprus RAF Akrotiri to get new passenger terminal as part of £66m deal
The existing facility is no longer big enough to handle the volume of passengers transported on modern RAF planes.
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Cycling Two former soldiers to represent Great Britain at World Para-Cycling Championships
Former soldiers Jaco van Gass and Nick Beighton will compete for GB in Glasgow next month.
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Politics Nato summit: Sunak to tell Nato allies it is time to meet 2% defence spending pledge
The meeting in Lithuania is expected to include discussions on Ukraine’s future membership of Nato.
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Cyprus Archaeologists take the plunge to uncover history off coast of RAF Akrotiri
Underwater archaeologists have been investigating remains at Dreamer's Bay, Cyprus.
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Royal Marines Marine's inquest to be held mostly in secret amid national security concerns
Benjamin McQueen is said to have died taking part in a 'maritime training exercise' in Dorset in 2018.
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Navy Stunning drone footage shows HMS Queen Elizabeth setting sail for sea trials
The Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier left Portsmouth Naval Base to take part in training exercises ahead of deployment.
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Nato Nato pilots train to intercept Russian aircraft in Quick Reaction Alert drills
Romanian pilots have been taking part in reaction drills as part of Nato Baltic Air Policing to intercept Russian fighter jets.