UK Backs US Pulling Out Of Nuclear Treaty
Foreign Office minister Mark Field told MPs all NATO allies support US decision.
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USA Trump: US Troops To Stay In Iraq To 'Watch Iran'
The US President said he wants to keep troops in the country because "Iran is a real problem".
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World US Announces Withdrawal From Nuclear Arms Treaty
A withdrawal would follow years of unresolved dispute over Russian compliance with the pact.
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Politics Human Rights Group Launches Military Helpline After Criticising 'Serious' Failings
Pressure group 'Liberty' say service personnel are being failed by the current complaints system.
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Weapons and Kit MOD Accused Of 'Woeful Response' Over Equipment Funding Black Hole
The Public Accounts Committee predicts a shortfall in funding could reach nearly £15 billion by 2028.
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Politics Ex-NATO Secretary General And WWII Veteran Lord Carrington’s Life Celebrated
He served as Defence Secretary, Foreign Secretary and NATO Secretary General.
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Politics Military Planning For No-Deal 'The Key Priority'
Defence minister Tobias Ellwood said to not contingency plan would be "irresponsible".
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Russia 'Russian Nuclear Missiles Could Reach Europe', NATO Secretary General Warns
“These missiles are hard to detect... they can reach European cities," Jens Stoltenberg said.
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News Military Hardware Auction 'Sounds Very Dangerous', Warns Former Military Chief
Lord West was concerned that an enemy could "reverse engineer" kit such as defensive aids.
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News Fire Safety At Barracks 'A Military Grenfell Waiting To Happen'
The Government was told that the cash cuts to living accommodation in military troops' barracks were an "appalling indictment" of the MOD.
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Russia Arctic Conflict With Russia 'Not Likely In The Short-Term', Analyst Says
Russia's military might in the region is still not quite what it was during the Cold War, former Army officer Ben Barry believes.
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Politics Talk Of Martial Law Post-Brexit 'Complete Nonsense', Says Security Advisor
National Security Adviser Sir Mark Sedwill was responding to questions from MPs.
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Politics 'Soldiers Will Not Be Returning To The Border', Ireland's Deputy PM Says
Simon Coveney has played down comments by Leo Varadkar who said soldiers could return to the border if Brexit goes "very wrong".
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News Have Military Bases Begun Stockpiling To Prepare For A No-Deal Brexit?
According to reports, Britain has apparently begun stockpiling food, fuel, spare parts and ammunition in case of a no-deal Brexit.
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World Brexit Will Make NATO 'Even More Important', Says Alliance Chief
Jens Stoltenberg said after the UK leaves the EU, NATO is going to be a significant means of holding defence allies together.
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Politics How Africa Is Becoming The Western Front In The Struggle Against Militant Islam
A look at the threat posed by al-Qaeda in Africa.