Larger share of public spending for defence 'couldn't be needed quicker', Wallace says
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was speaking at a session of questions to defence ministers in the Commons.
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Weapons and Kit Ben Wallace says UK-sent Storm Shadow missiles having 'significant impact' in Ukraine
The long-range weapons are having an effect on Russia's logistics and command and control centres, the Defence Secretary said.
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RAF RAF Typhoon fighter jets scramble six times to intercept 21 Russian military aircraft in 21 days
RAF Typhoon jets are currently deployed on Operation Azotize, Nato's Baltic Air Policing mission, in Estonia.
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Politics Armed Forces pay decision 'may not be popular', Rishi Sunak says
The Government could reject recommendations in this year's Armed Forces' Pay Review Body report.
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Russia PM 'in touch with allies' about Wagner Group rebellion in Russia
Rishi Sunak indicated he will speak to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenksy and other Western leaders later.
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Armed Forces Day Rishi Sunak pays tribute to 'brilliant' military on Armed Forces Day
Rishi Sunak has joined the King in praising the military as Armed Forces Day events take place around the country to thank troops.
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Politics Starmer pays tribute to military as he visits RAF Brize Norton
The Labour leader made the visit to the Oxfordshire base to mark Armed Forces Day.
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Politics Defence Secretary Ben Wallace departs Cabinet and politics in Tory reshuffle
The straight-talking MP said it was important for his mental health that he exited politics "on a high".
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Reserves Reserves Day: Defence Secretary holds reception for reservists at Number 10
Ben Wallace welcomed 150 tri-service reservists for a reception at 10 Downing Street for Reserves Day.
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Navy Royal Navy faces 'war for talent' in the UK, First Sea Lord says
Admiral Sir Ben Key, the head of the Navy, has reflected on changes the service is going through to The House magazine.
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Politics Labour leader promises to appoint Armed Forces Commissioner if he becomes Prime Minister
Sir Keir said "the Commissioner will be a strong public voice for personnel and their families, improve service life, and strengthen ...
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Politics Reported delays to Defence Command Paper refresh
The Defence Secretary told the House of Commons that there would be an update to the Defence Command Paper in June 2023.
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Gurkhas Gurkha community campaigns for equal pension rights on MOD's doorstep
Members of the Gurkha Pension Scheme before 1997 receive a smaller payment than the British counterparts they served with.
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RAF Council's appeal heard over plans to use RAF site to house asylum seekers
The MOD-owned land was one of the sites identified to house asylum seekers in disused military bases to reduce reliance on hotels.
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USA Rishi Sunak marks US military ties by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
The PM wrote a message on the wreath before placing it at the cemetery where some 400,000 people are buried.
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Navy Royal Navy pilot in the US conducts 'Top Gun' flypast during baseball game attended by PM
Rishi Sunak was a guest of honour at the Major League Baseball game in Washington DC.