MP condemns dire military housing as £9bn defence homes overhaul debated
Member of the Armed Forces Bill Committee Paul Foster MP recalled his experience of married quarters during his time in the Army
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Arctic/Antarctic Warning military conflict between UK and Russia could be three to five years away
MPs in the Commons Defence Select Committee have been discussing the threats posed to the UK and its allies from Russia in the region
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Politics UK could fend off Russia but war with China would be different story, analysts warn
The International Institute for Strategic Studies says the UK has highly trained people, but gaps in logistics and readiness would hit home
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Politics Military may be forced to choose between defending Ukraine or the High North, MP says
Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty floated the idea due to the size of the British Army, which currently stands at around 74,000
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Politics Government rebuts former officials' claim that the Armed Forces have been hollowed out
An open letter questioned the level of spending, while the Government said the PM had committed to spend 3.5% of GDP on the military
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USA As President Trump condemns government's Chagos agreement again, what is in the deal?
Mr Trump said that the deal to hand sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius was a 'big mistake' due to the presence of the Diego Garcia ...
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USA The Chagos Islands: Where they are and why they are militarily important for the UK
The Indian Ocean islands host the strategically located joint US-UK Diego Garcia base which is a significant hub for US naval and air ...
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Politics Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as defence secretary?
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July 2024, Mr Healey has focused his efforts on the war in Ukraine, housing and reforms for abuse ...
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Tri-Service Healey pledges better protection for victims of abuse as Armed Forces Bill agreed in principle
Measures in the bill are designed to enable quicker action against perpetrators, reducing the risk of further harm to victims
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Northern Ireland Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government
The party leader made the announcement at the launch of the Veterans for Reform campaign
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Army Sports diplomacy: How an Army polo match in Lahore played vital role in Afghan data breach fallout
General Sir Patrick Sanders was sent to a polo match to try to ease restrictions on bringing Afghans to the UK following a major data breach
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USA UK stands firm on Chagos deal as Trump criticises 'great stupidity' of ceding territory to Mauritius
The MOD has said that the "UK will never compromise on our national security" in light of Mr Trump's comments on the UK-Chagos deal
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Tri-Service The UK has no national defence plan in the event of a war, says head of Armed Forces
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton further stated the UK does not have a mobilisation plan for the NHS to deal with mass casualties
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Royal Marines Former Marine Carns faces notebook crisis after joking he'd not join the Army
The Armed Forces Minister – a former colonel in the Royal Marines with 24 years' service – has been getting some advice about his future
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Politics British troops would be deployed to support Ukraine not fight Russia, Lord Ricketts says
The former National Security Advisor spoke to BFBS Radio's Sitrep podcast about the possibility of British troops being deployed
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Tri-Service Release of Defence Investment Plan delayed - with no clear date in sight for now
Luke Pollard had previously told BFBS Forces News that the plan would be released by Christmas, but the deadline to present it to Parliament ...