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.
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Ukraine Ukraine in danger puts America at risk, US defence chief warns as cash and ammo run low
Lloyd J Austin III visited Germany to discuss support for Ukraine and warned that things were getting worse.
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Army Revealed: Ranger Regiment deployed on hundreds of missions since creation
The Armed Forces Minister explains how many times the British Army's newest regiment has been deployed and how many personnel are serving.
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Politics Britain urged to deter Russian aggression in Europe by bringing back conscription
The Latvian foreign minister urged the UK to follow Finland's system where men are required to complete 11 months of military service.
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Health and Fitness MOD facing 686 claims from troops alleging harm from side effects of anti-malaria drug
The side-effects of Mefloquine have been linked to severe depression and other mental illnesses. Nearly 700 claims made against MOD by ...
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Politics Head of Armed Forces has post extended in what he says is a critical time for Europe
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin is the principal military adviser to the Defence Secretary and the Prime Minister.
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Politics PM pressured to boost defence spending after two ministers call for greater pace of investment
It comes after the budget was criticised for failing to boost defence spending.