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.
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Politics MOD's failure over plan to fund desired capabilities leaves UK in alarming place, report says
The Public Accounts Committee says the UK is vulnerable due to an over-reliance on the support of its military allies.
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Army Applications now 'well up' after 10,000 signed up to join British Army in January
The recruitment revelation was made by the Earl of Minto during a debate in the House of Lords about potential National Service.
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Opinion Get defence wrong and tax cuts won't matter – we need armoured mass now
Ex-Nato commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon warns the Budget's lack of defence announcements is concerning and gives Russia the initiative.