PM leaving D-Day events early completely wrong, Penny Mordaunt says
Ms Mordaunt, who is also a Navy reservist, said it was right Rishi Sunak apologised not only to veterans but to the public.
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Politics PM Sunak says sorry for leaving D-day 80 commemorations early for TV interview
The Prime Minister has said 'it was a mistake not to stay in France longer – and I apologise'.
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Politics Former Royal Marines Colonel quits military to stand as Labour candidate in general election
Alistair Carns has resigned after 24 years of service so he can stand as a Labour Party candidate.
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Navy Military would be fit to fight under Labour, vows Starmer as he commits to at-sea deterrent
Party pledges to deliver 'triple lock' of current at-sea deterrence, its upkeep and the four Dreadnought submarines that are being built.
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Army Father of missing Katrice Lee hands back military medals in disgust over investigation
Mr Lee believes investigations into Katrice's disappearance more than 40 years ago were poorly conducted.
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Ukraine Ukrainian President visits home of Belgium's F-16 fighter jets after £831m deal signed
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Melsbroek military base with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to see the F-16 fighters.
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Opinion National Service is a laudable idea, but why not use Cadet Forces and Scouts instead?
Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest provides his thoughts on Rishi Sunak's National Service plans.
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Politics Realities of bringing back national service are daunting, retired major general says
'I'm not against it in principle, but I sense the practical realities are going to be pretty daunting,' Maj Gen Tim Cross said.
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Politics £2.5 billion: The price tag for Rishi Sunak's national service plans for 18-year-olds
Under the proposal, young people would have a choice to do either mandatory military or civil service.
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Ukraine Ukraine to get £150m of military support to help bolster air and maritime defences
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the extra funding would be used to procure defence equipment for Ukraine.
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Russia China now playing active role by arming Russia for war in Ukraine, Shapps says
According to the Defence Secretary, combat equipment is being provided by China to the Russian armed forces for use in the conflict.
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D-Day WW2 veterans help bring to life 'ultimate history lesson' for children ahead of D-Day 80
Youngsters were treated to the ultimate D-Day history lesson thanks to HMS Belfast and a Second World War-era red London bus.
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Navy UK committed to developing drone capabilities on its state-of-the-art aircraft carriers
Defence Minister James Cartlidge was responding to a question in the Commons on the merits of retrofitting equipment.
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Russia Russia gaining momentum as Ukrainian defenders desperately wait for more support
Force News takes a look at why Moscow is gaining momentum in 2024
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Navy Navy needs to adapt faster and be more cutting-edge, Second Sea Lord says
Vice Admiral Martin Connell predicts an accelerated programme of shipbuilding augmented by uncrewed underwater, surface and air vehicles.
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Politics Minister asked to explain the MOD's 'toxic culture' and rise in bullying complaints
Service complaints relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination are on the rise, Labour says.