North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile towards Japan after threatening US
Japanese officials held an emergency press conference about the ballistic missile launch.
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Politics Sunak insists he will take responsible approach to Armed Forces pay deal
No final decision has been reached regarding any increase in public sector pay.
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Politics Defence Command Paper 2023 'you will see it next week', says Sunak
The delayed Defence Command Paper refresh aligns the future direction of the Armed Forces with UK foreign policy.
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Politics PM defends Government's investment in defence at Nato summit
Rishi Sunak was asked by broadcasters as he arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, about warnings that Britain's power could be reduced.
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Weapons and Kit MOD to invest £280m in frontline battlefield munitions
The orders have the option to increase to more than £400m.
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Politics Nato summit: Sunak to tell Nato allies it is time to meet 2% defence spending pledge
The meeting in Lithuania is expected to include discussions on Ukraine’s future membership of Nato.
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Ukraine Cluster bombs and Ukraine Nato bid among potential talking points as Biden meets Sunak
President Biden has a layover in the UK before travelling to the Nato summit in Lithuania.
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Politics UK and Poland sign up to bring militaries closer
The British and Polish armed forces will work closer together thanks to a new Strategic Partnership signed in London.
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News MPs unconvinced as military chief says UK would be ready to fight a war 'now' with Russia
The Defence Committee repeatedly asked for honesty and for the CDS to 'tell the truth' on the UK's warfighting ability.
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History RAF Scampton Dambusters' dog grave move plans to be debated
The dog died on the eve of the raid and was buried on the grounds of the Grade II-listed Hangar 2 at the base.
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News Defence Secretary calls out 'rubbish and untrue' stories in the media
Ben Wallace hit back with a series of tweets to set the record straight on three different subjects.
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Ukraine Death of my friend is reason for fighting, says tearful Ukrainian recruit trained in UK
Op Interflex is the UK's commitment to training Ukrainian civilians and turning them into soldiers ready for the frontline.
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Politics Wallace 'very confident' in whoever replaces General Sanders as head of Army
Ben Wallace praised the head of the British Army, who is expected to stand down next year.
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Politics MOD to cover personal life and injury insurance bill up to £150m for troops deployed on operations
The Ministry of Defence has brokered a new deal for its accident and life cover with insurer AIG.
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Veterans Mercer declares 'real progress' in Veteran ID cards rollout… and says he's confident of saving his eyebrows
The Veterans' Minister confirmed a new ID card printing machine has been delivered.
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Nato Foreign Secretary to reaffirm UK backing for Sweden to join Nato on visit to country
James Cleverly said it 'must happen as soon as possible' to 'make us all safer'.