RAF's VIP jets to receive major 'defensive military modifications', MOD says
The upgrades to the aircraft will include special armoured plating for the flight deck to protect the pilots.
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Navy Aukus looks to drive AI into military capabilities after 'world firsts' at UK-hosted trial
Experimental work was carried out in Upavon in Wiltshire in April, which included the live retraining of models in flight, the MOD said.
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Army Defence chief believes Army numbers unlikely to fall below 73,000 following expected cuts
Chief of the Defence Staff, Adm Sir Tony Radakin says: 'In the future, our mass will be provided by technology much more than it is now.'
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Army British Army will have a total force capacity of 100,000, Sunak says
The Prime Minster has said he will not 'second guess' military commanders on the size of the Army.
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Tri-Service Military cultural performances help to promote UK globally, new report says
It also outlined how the Government can use the Armed Forces to promote soft power.
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Ukraine UK support for Ukraine will 'never waver', Sunak tells Zelensky
The PM said any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia must usher in 'lasting peace'.
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Veterans Veteran Games brings soldiers together for its 2023 event
Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer has been put through his paces, military-style PT session, ahead of the event.
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Nato PM talks up Ben Wallace after Defence Secretary confirms interest in Nato's 'fantastic' top job
The Prime Minister said Mr Wallace is focused on his current role supporting Ukraine "right now".
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Aircraft Retiring RAF's Hercules will leave initial capability gap, new air chief says
The incoming Chief of the Air Staff warns that the decision to replace the aircraft could temporarily reduce capabilities on operations.
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World Sunak and Japanese PM sign deal on closer defence and security ties
Under the 'Hiroshima Accord' with Japan, Mr Sunak will commit to deploying the Navy’s Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.
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Afghanistan More than 1,200 UK-eligible Afghans housed in Pakistan after fleeing Taliban
The ARAP scheme is to enable those who worked with British military to relocate to UK.
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Politics Defence expert reveals the 'very difficult' challenges UK defence spending faces
Professor Malcolm Chalmers discusses the Aukus submarine deal and the uncertainty about the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
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China Truss to urge Sunak to upgrade China as a 'threat' to UK security
Taiwan has never been part of the People’s Republic of China, but Beijing says it must unite with the mainland, by force if necessary.
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Aircraft Concerns UK will be 'dangerously exposed' when C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is cut
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has defended the move to cut the UK's fleet of C130 Hercules transport aircraft.
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Navy Wallace: HMS Prince of Wales not being mothballed
The £3bn warship broke down last August after it suffered a broken propeller shaft, and then sailed to Rosyth for repairs in dry dock.
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Ukraine Zelensky calls for 'jet coalition' as UK pledges hundreds of new attack drones
The Ukrainian leader repeated his request for more fighter jets to "control the sky".