UK pledges record £500m in Ukrainian aid as PM warns Putin won't stop
The latest package will take the total amount of UK aid to Ukraine to £3bn for 2024/5.
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Politics Up to 55,000 former soldiers could be recalled if war breaks out, MOD says
The number liable for recall was revealed by Dr Andrew Murrison, who was responding to written questions.
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Afghanistan Lords delay government's Rwanda bill to safeguard Afghan interpreters from expulsion
The amendment, which says those who have served the British Army should be exempt from deportation, was passed by 247 to 195.
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RAF Defence Secretary hints that RAF could be used for Rwanda deportation flights
It was reported an RAF Voyager aircraft could be deployed after the Home Office failed to find an airline that would charter the flights.
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Politics Argentina signs $300m deal to buy 24 used F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from Denmark
The deal is said to include spare aircraft parts for five years.
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Politics RAF pilots that shot down Iranian drones are the best of the best, Sunak says
The Royal Air Force joined allies in defending Israel, with British Typhoons shooting down a number of Iranian attack drones.
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Special forces Spending watchdog: Special forces and nuclear spending should be examined by MPs
The Public Accounts Committee said a new panel should scrutinise spending in sensitive areas.
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Afghanistan Don't deport the brave men and women who supported UK troops, ex-military figures say
Gen Houghton and other military figures are urging the government to exempt those who have fought alongside British troops overseas.
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Nuclear Labour's 'cast iron' guarantee for generational support of military and nuclear deterrent
Sir Keir Starmer told Forces News how Labour would guarantee generational support for the UK's Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent.
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Veterans Serve and prosper: Sunak and Mercer launch scheme to help veterans secure better-paid jobs
Operation Prosper aims to help ex-personnel and prospective employers make better use of the skills they learned when they were serving.
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Politics 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.