Army's Ajax contract revised by MOD to improve delivery of armoured vehicle programme
The Ministry of Defence says the new terms with General Dynamics UK include changes to manufacturer's shift patterns.
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Politics Legal action launched against MOD for alleged discrimination over housing costs
The law firm representing them argues tens of thousands of personnel have been discriminated against based on their age and marital status.
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Politics Thousands of potential recruits from Commonwealth turned away because 'no current vacancies'
Fewer than 1,400 Commonwealth citizens are allowed to join the UK's Armed Forces each year.
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Politics Shapps admits prospect of commanders and juniors living side by side is 'problematic'
The MOD's housing plan has been put on hold and now under review because of widespread concern amongst personnel.
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Weapons and Kit New procurement system seeks to transform delivery of kit to UK's Armed Forces
Under the process, future kit will be supplied much earlier in the design process with the military helping to develop it.
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Politics Labour refuses to promise increase in military size if in power
The shadow defence secretary has said there should be a rethink on how Britain's Armed Forces are prepared for future global threats.
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Families Forces News poll: Almost half against planned military housing allocation changes
One former soldier said living on the same street as his commanding officer of regimental sergeant major would be a nightmare.
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Politics Labour pledges to set up military strategic HQ within MOD as one of key plans for defence
The shadow defence secretary said the UK's current arrangements are 'not strong enough' to handle a more threatening world.
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Families At least 45,000 personnel affected by MOD decision to pause controversial housing changes
The MOD has put its latest plans for its subsidised military housing on hold while a review takes place.
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Russia UK Armed Forces chief: We are not on the cusp of war with Russia
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin was speaking at the Chatham House Security and Defence conference.
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News MOD halts military housing plan after defending controversial changes based on need not rank
The new plans would have allocated housing based on the size of a family and not rank.
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Middle East All Houthi rebel targets destroyed in RAF Typhoon airstrikes, Defence Secretary confirms
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that all targets in the operation were destroyed.
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Politics Real reasons why Britain's under-40s would refuse to serve if called up
A YouGov poll asked people aged 18-40 why they would refuse to be conscripted.
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Veterans Veteran ID cards: How many people have applied and how you can get yours
Here are the latest figures on the number of people who have applied and received a card.
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Falklands Lord Cameron visits troops on Falklands and pays tribute to those who died in 1982 conflict
The Foreign Secretary spoke to troops and their families at the Mount Pleasant Complex during his official visit.
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Diversity Defence Minister rejects woke claims and hails diversity in Armed Forces in modern Britain
Andrew Murrison insists the services are becoming a better reflection of society, with more women and LGBT personnel now serving.