Soldiers shouldn't face endless legal jeopardy, says Carns in report on SAS veteran protection
Al Carns backs a report which argues that soldiers who faced the IRA are being judged using human rights standards developed years later
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Afghanistan Great pride and a lot of emotion: Minister who led Kabul evacuation reflects five years on
Calvin Bailey, who commanded the RAF's Air Mobility Force during Op Pitting, spoke to BFBS Forces News about how it led to his move into ...
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Navy Royal Navy set for decade of most remarkable transformation, says Defence Secretary
On a visit to HMNB Devonport Wes Streeting met cutting-edge defence companies and saw the latest kit
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Ukraine Defence Secretary urges allies to step up for Ukraine amid air defence shortage
Wes Streeting has called for allies to do more to help the war-torn country’s air defences ahead of winter
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Tri-Service Euro allies must coordinate on disorganised weapons systems to save cash, says think tank
Stockpiling weapons and ammunition with European allies would close the defence plan funding gap, a think tank has found
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Ukraine Deadly Kyiv barrage puts missile defence at centre of Streeting's first Ukraine visit
The Defence Secretary met President Volodymyr Zelensky hours after a Russian missile and drone attack killed 17 people in Kyiv and the ...
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Afghanistan Afghan data breach: MOD's no comment approach won't wash, warns Tan Dhesi
Reported involvement of UK Special Forces in the 2022 leak has led to calls for greater accountability
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Nuclear Dreadnought drive: PM recommits £8.4bn investment into UK's nuclear deterrence
Spending will also support HMS Valiant – the second of the four new nuclear submarines – as she progresses into her sea trial phase
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Politics PM hugely impressed with British forces, pledging to get the up-to-date kit they need
Andy Burnham praised personnel as he acknowledged his duty is to make sure they have the equipment they require so they can do their job
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Politics New Defence Secretary's mantra: higher spending must be matched by faster modernisation
Wes Streeting said in his first major speech that the MOD must move at the pace of modern warfare and outlined plans for faster procurement
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Politics 'Not a typical politician': Who is new Def Sec Wes Streeting and what is his voting record?
Wes Streeting arrives at the MOD with Cabinet experience, firm support for Nato and Ukraine and a career built largely outiside defence
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Politics Ex para calls def sec role an 'immense honour' as he's replaced in Burnham reshuffle
Dan Jarvis says he wishes his replacement Wes Streeting every success in the vital role
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Politics Healey returns as Chancellor, vowing UK will meet commitments on defence to allies
The former Defence Secretary, who resigned over a row on military spending, is now in charge of the government's purse strings
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Nuclear Why does the UK spend 25% of its defence budget on the nuclear deterrent?
A quarter of Britain's tight defence budget goes on our nuclear deterrent, but experts say not enough is made of the role in plays in ...
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Politics 'Absolutely not': Retired US Army officer says UK has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine
Lieutenant General (Ret'd) Ben Hodges told the committee that there is still no sense of urgency in preparing for future conflict
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Nato Starmer unveils long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £37bn ($50bn) commitment alongside a dozen European allies