Welfare budget is ballooning and some should be spent on defence, says Cartlidge
The shadow defence secretary said the Government must go 'further and faster' when it comes to defence spending.
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Royal Marines Hundred-year-old Commando inspires Royal Marines with stories of survival
John Eskdale, a veteran of HMS Charybdis and 30 Assault Unit, visited Lympstone to share his remarkable wartime experiences.
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Ukraine Starmer reassures Zelensky that Britain is offering ironclad support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister tells President Zelensky he will press the case for Ukrainian sovereignty with President Trump.
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USA Too woke? Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff removed from post by Trump
US Air Force General Charles "CQ" Brown had been the highest-ranking officer in the United States military, but was accused of being woke.
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News Jaysley Beck's sister warns women not to join Army in wake of failings outlined at inquest
Emilli Beck says she feels sick at the idea that her sister's complaint had been manipulated to appear less serious.
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Ukraine Sitrep: What would a boots-on-the-ground security force in Ukraine look like?
Lord Dannatt said only the US can provide the deterrent to Putin that will prevent him attacking again.
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Forces Charities SSAFA marks 140 years of compassionate support for military community
The Armed Forces charity is one of the oldest tri-service military charities in the UK.
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Royal Marines Senior Royal Marines officers swap general staff Army cap badges for new woven version
All Royal Marines officers above the rank of colonel will now wear a new woven cap badge.
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Sport Centenary Royal Navy Squash Championships: A salute to Captain Robin Todhunter
BFBS Sports Editor Jon Knighton has been given access to the diaries of the man who won the very first Royal Navy Squash title 100 years ago ...
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Navy Commanding officer of USS Harry S Truman relieved of duties following collision
Senior US Navy leadership removes Captain Dave Snowden following the ship crashing in the Mediterranean.
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Olympics Army shooter Morgan Baker targeting a shot at achieving her Olympic dream in LA 2028
Air rifle shooter Craftsman Morgan Baker has risen up the ranks through the British Army's Troops to Target programme.
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News Jaysley Beck: Army's apology for failing to protect teenage soldier who took her own life
Her death was and still is a tragedy, and we are deeply sorry for the failure to protect her, says Veterans Minister Al Carns.
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Politics Lib Dem's call for 2.5% defence increase and cross party talks after Trump's 'betrayal'
Ed Davey backs rapid boost to defence spending after what he called Donald Trump's "betrayal" of Ukraine, the UK and its allies.
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Weapons and Kit AK: The most iconic assault rifle in the world whose inspiration came from Nazi Germany
The StG 44 was the world's first successful assault rifle, but while the Kalashnikov took inspiration from it, the AK was not a copy.
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News Jaysley mum: Army cannot investigate itself in cases of sexual harassment and assault
Leighann McCready directly addressed the PM following the inquest into her daughter's death, calling for external investigations.
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Ukraine UK and Norway draw up defence pact, sending signal of solidarity with Europe over Ukraine
On a visit to northern Norway, Defence Secretary John Healey assures Nato allies of the UK's commitment to European security.