Defence cash boost a step change, but MOD may have problem in spending it
Pinstripedline reckons the impact of the increased defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 isn't as obvious as people might think.
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Politics Welfare budget is ballooning and some should be spent on defence, says Cartlidge
The shadow defence secretary said the Government must go 'further and faster' when it comes to defence spending.
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Ukraine Starmer reassures Zelensky that Britain is offering ironclad support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister tells President Zelensky he will press the case for Ukrainian sovereignty with President Trump.
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Politics Starmer to announce new Ukraine aid and increase in defence spending
A support package will see more military kit being sent to Ukraine and further sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs.
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USA Too woke? Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff removed from post by Trump
US Air Force General Charles "CQ" Brown had been the highest-ranking officer in the United States military, but was accused of being woke.
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Politics Lib Dem's call for 2.5% defence increase and cross party talks after Trump's 'betrayal'
Ed Davey backs rapid boost to defence spending after what he called Donald Trump's "betrayal" of Ukraine, the UK and its allies.
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Ukraine Half a million artillery shells given to Ukraine to date, Defence Secretary says
The UK is on track to deliver more than 10,000 drones to Ukraine in a single year.
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Weapons and Kit MOD suspends use of body armour amid concern over cracks in ceramic plates
Up to 120,000 enhanced combat body armour plates have been recalled after cracks were identified during an inspection.
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USA Texas governor deploys 400 extra troops with C-130s and Chinooks to secure border
Governor Greg Abbott authorised hundreds of Texas Tactical Border Force personnel to work with National Guard soldiers.
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USA Trump signs several executive orders and vows to 'abolish' all diversity offices in US military
President Donald Trump says the executive orders will deliver on the promises he made on the campaign trail.
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Politics Ex-Tory MP and Army colonel 'Bosnia Bob' has parliamentary pass revoked
Bob Stewart is known for his time in command of the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Bosnia.
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USA President Trump vows 'peace through strength' to US military during inauguration ball
Donald Trump has revoked several executive orders which will impact members of the US military.
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USA Patch ID: How to tell the difference between cops and troops at inauguration
A new shoulder patch with the Guard motto 'Always Ready, Always There' will help people coming to the inauguration tell who is who.
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Ukraine Boosting maritime security key part of new 100-year partnership between UK and Ukraine
The new partnership will focus on deterring Russian aggression and advancing maritime collaboration.
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Navy Britain's nuclear submarine graveyard must be resolved, minister says
Maria Eagle confirmed first UK nuclear-powered submarine to be fully dismantled is on track to finish by end of 2026.
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USA Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for US defence secretary, wants to bring back 'warrior culture'
Mr Hegseth answered questions from senators on the US Armed Services Committee for four hours.