RAF Mildenhall Closure Delayed Until At Least 2027
The decision to close the base was first made in 2015.
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Exercises How Is NATO's ARRC Helping To Plan Exercise Defender-Europe 20?
More than 20,000 American troops are to join personnel from NATO nations and partners for Exercise Defender-Europe 20.
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News Sitrep: 'Totally Impractical’ To Loosen Military Medical Entry Requirements
BFBS Defence Analyst Christopher Lee warned against making up shortfalls by loosening the medical entry requirements.
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World Asian Defence Spending Increases By More Than 50% In 10 Years, Report Says
The International Institute for Strategic Studies study suggests 2019 saw the largest yearly global defence-spending rise in a decade.
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News James Blunt Tour To Raise Money For Military Charity
All the proceeds from his new single 'Monsters' will also be given to military charities.
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Politics Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister
Jeremy Quin MP takes over from James Heappey MP as Minister for Defence Procurement.
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Politics Cabinet Reshuffle: Ben Wallace Remains As Defence Secretary
Mr Wallace joined Boris Johnson's cabinet as Defence Secretary in July 2019.
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Nato NATO To Take Command Of Some Of US-Led Coalition Operating In Iraq
A deal has been agreed in principle and discussions are ongoing as to what this will entail.
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News Craig Monaghan - Recognition For Resilience
Afghanistan veteran Craig Monaghan has won the 'Overcoming Adversity' award at The Sun Military Awards 2019.
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Politics Anne-Marie Trevelyan Named New International Development Secretary
Anne-Marie Trevelyan was previously Armed Forces Minister in the Ministry of Defence.
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Army Army Set To Meet Recruitment Target For First Time Since Capita Deal
Numbers of personnel joining the British Army had fallen short every year since the 2012 contract with Capita, and for a decade before then.
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WWII Big Ben: Repairs To Cost Millions More Due To WWII Bomb Damage
The increase in maintenance costs has been put down to the discovery of extensive Second World War bomb damage in the Elizabeth Tower.
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News Libya: Security Council Endorses Resolution To End War
The British-drafted resolution passed with 14 votes in favour and none against, with Russia abstaining.
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RAF 'I'll Have It': Could Johnny Vegas Be The Next Owner Of RAF Marham's Gate Guardian?
The comedian and actor has expressed his interest in the Cold War-era Victor aircraft, which the base is offering to a new home for free.
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Politics Boris Johnson Urged To Avoid 'Straitjacket' Approach In Next Defence Review
Dr Julian Lewis said 2015's SDSR meant each "extra pound spent on cyber and security" was a pound "cut from the conventional armed forces".
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USA One Small Step For...? US Undecided On What To Call Space Force Personnel
The latest addition to America’s military is still yet to decide how it should refer to its personnel.