Sitrep: Procurement needs a shake-up to get kit to the frontline sooner rather than later
James Cartlidge was speaking on the latest Sitrep podcast about how to improve the Ministry of Defence's procurement process.
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Army Army veteran confronts Sunak and calls for defence spending to be boosted
Rishi Sunak was being interviewed on LBC when the ex-soldier called in to take him to task about the amount being spent on the Armed Forces.
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Ukraine Ukraine risks defeat by Russia unless US Congress approves aid, Zelensky warns
The Ukrainian President also cautioned that other countries would be in danger if Ukraine fell to Russia.
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Ukraine Delaying US aid package for Ukraine putting us all at risk, Cameron to warn Republicans
Lord Cameron is urging the US to push through President Biden's military aid package, saying Western security will otherwise be put at risk.
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Politics Former defence ministers issue stark warning that UK has failed to prepare for war
James Heappey said war is a "whole nation endeavour" and warned the UK is a long way behind, while Ben Wallace also voiced his concerns.
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Politics Ban Israeli military flights from all UK airspace amid Gaza conflict, demands Scottish Greens
The call by the party follows a growing demand for the UK to end arms sales to Israel in the wake of the conflict in Gaza.
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Nato All political parties must commit to 2.5% on defence spending, former military chiefs warn
The group of former and current defence officials say all political parties need to invest more in the Armed Forces.
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News We don't have enough bullets, top general admits
While the amount of money being spent on ammo is significant it is still not enough, argues Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan.
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Politics Leo Docherty: The ex-Scots Guards officer who's become the new Armed Forces Minister
Mr Docherty served in Iraq and Afghanistan with 1st Battalion Scots Guards and 16 Air Assault Brigade.
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Politics Former soldier Leo Docherty replaces James Heappey as Armed Forces Minister
Mr Heappey confirmed his resignation and added his name to a growing list of Tory MPs to announce they are to leave Parliament.
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Politics Shapps goes up Down Under in F/A-18F Super Hornet following defence co-operation agreement
Australia and the UK have signed a new defence and security agreement making it easier for their defence forces to operate together.
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Politics MP gets emotional as he speaks about fighting tyranny – like his father did in WW2
Former defence minister Mark Francois says his father had to fight Hitler when appeasement failed - and such a policy would fail again now.
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Military Life RBL hails decision to lower income requirement to bring non-UK partners to Britain
Service personnel wanting to bring eligible partners and children to the UK must be on a certain income, but this has now been reduced.
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Veterans Mercer: Government scheme to end veteran homelessness is hugely successful
Veterans' Affairs Minister says the Government scheme has seen more than 500 people settled into housing.
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Politics Australian forces say G'day to Brits under new agreement to strengthen military co-operation
The nations agree to work closer together to counter threats in the Red Sea, train Ukrainians, build new submarines and share intelligence.
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Politics MOD admits it has too many secret cloud capabilities and is seeking commercial help
Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge says the MOD is ramping up its engagement with industry to find a sole provider.