Heappey says he'll quit if Government U-turns on defence spending
The Armed Forces Minister says the target of 3% of GDP by 2030 is still currently backed by the Government.
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Veterans Johnny Mercer says Liz Truss laughed as she sacked him as veterans minister
Mr Mercer said in dismissing him, Ms Truss reneged on a promise veterans' affairs would not be downgraded under her Government.
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Tri-Service Majority of UK public believes Armed Forces are good value for money, research reveals
New data suggests the Armed Forces are the third most-favoured institution in the UK behind the fire service and NHS.
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Russia Foreign Secretary: UK has strategic endurance to see Ukraine through to victory
James Cleverly will say, at the Tory Party Conference, Ukraine has the UK's unwavering support in efforts to push back Putin's forces.
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Russia Wallace: Lack of apparent military unity in the West gave Putin an opportunity
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the war in Ukraine has exposed Western attitudes towards defence spending.
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Ukraine Zelensky: No talks with Putin if Ukrainian land is annexed
Pro-Moscow officials have said residents in four occupied areas have voted to join Russia.
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Opinion Will Liz Truss's defence spending plans force MOD to cut back?
The big questions facing the new Prime Minister on the UK's strategic defence priorities.
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Sea vessels Military ships would be built in UK under Labour government, Healey says
The Shadow Defence Secretary said the first principal for military procurement would be "built in Britain".
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WWII Inside Parliament's secret Second World War factory
Forces News cameras have gone deep underneath the Palace of Westminster to uncover wartime history largely forgotten in time.
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Politics Defence spending to increase by at least £52bn in response to Russian aggression
Ben Wallace confirmed the new Prime Minister is sticking to her campaign promise of increasing defence spending by 3%.
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Politics Who is Sarah Atherton? The Army veteran appointed defence minister
Sarah Atherton is the first female MP to have also served in the regular Armed Forces.
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Russia Putin 'not bluffing' about nuclear weapons as he calls up 300,000 reservists
Defence Secretary said Vladimir Putin's move is "an admission that his invasion is failing".
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Ukraine West slams Ukrainian separatists' 'sham' referendum plans as Moscow loses ground in war
Four Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine have plans to start voting to become part of Russia.
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Ukraine Russia and Putin must leave Ukraine and pay 'proper recompense', Truss says
The PM made the comment ahead of launching an update to the integrated review of UK defence.
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Ukraine PM commits to spending at least £2.3 billion next year on Ukraine military aid
Liz Truss announced it as she got ready to fly to a UN summit, where she intends to rally support for Ukraine.
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Politics Truss' defence spending pledge good news for 'overstretched' military, Ellwood says
Defence Select Committee chair told Forces News he hopes some cuts outlined in the last Integrated Review will be reversed.