Cabinet reshuffle: What are the changes in defence?
Rishi Sunak has announced his new Cabinet.
The new Prime Minister succeeds Liz Truss who has resigned after seven weeks in office.
The reshuffle sees one name stay on and the return of another, while questions remain over the future of two names in defence.
Here are the main defence names to look out for.
IN - Ben Wallace
Ben Wallace will continue in his role as Defence Secretary.
First appointed to the role in July 2019, Mr Wallace retained his post in Liz Truss's government and is one of the few Cabinet secretaries to remain in position under Boris Johnson, Ms Truss and now Mr Sunak.
Mr Wallace said on Twitter: "It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead defence again.
"I am very grateful to the new Prime Minister for appointing me, and I look forward to working with Rishi Sunak to deliver a safe and prosperous United Kingdom."
IN - Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer has been appointed to his former role of Veterans Minister.
The Army veteran, who in recent weeks was a vocal critic of Liz Truss's mini-budget, was sacked as Veterans Minister when the now ex-PM took over in September.
He supported Rishi Sunak in the race to replace Ms Truss and recently spoke about being sacked as a "gut punch".
On Tuesday evening, Mr Mercer tweeted: "My determination to make this the best country in the world to be an Armed Forces veteran remains unbowed.
"Delighted to return to Cabinet this evening, and looking forward to the mission supporting Rishi Sunak."
PENDING
There has yet to be an announcement on whether James Heappey and Sarah Atherton will reprise their roles as Armed Forces Minister and Minister for Defence, People, Veterans and Service Families, respectively.
Others with military connections
James Cleverly has been reappointed Foreign Secretary.
The Army reserve officer said he retained his job because Rishi Sunak "wanted continuity".
He said of the new Prime Minister: "Rishi is an experienced, thoughtful and energetic politician, and I'm very, very happy to serve in his Government."
Mr Cleverly spent more than 20 years as an officer in the Territorial Army, rising to the rank of major.
Tom Tugendhat has been re-appointed as Security Minister and will attend Cabinet.
He tweeted to say: "It's an honour to be reappointed Security Minister. I will continue to serve our country and defend us from the threats we face."
The Army reserve officer and Afghanistan veteran threw his hat in the ring to lead the country in the summer Conservative Party leadership race, which was then won by Liz Truss.
Penny Mordaunt, who until the last minute stood against Rishi Sunak to be the next prime minister, has been re-appointed as the leader of the House of Commons.
The Royal Navy reservist was appointed as the first-ever female Defence Secretary in May 2019 following the sacking of Gavin Williamson.
She had been in the Cabinet post for only 85 days, however, before she was removed from the position by the then-new Prime Minister Boris Johnson and replaced by former Army officer Ben Wallace.
In July, Ms Mordaunt reached the final round of voting which saw Liz Truss become PM after Boris Johnson resigned, and she threw her hat in the ring again last week after Liz Truss's resignation, only to bow out just before the voting deadline.
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