Chancellor accused of ignoring MOD warning over missing NATO spending commitment
The Defence Secretary was said to have warned Rishi Sunak the UK would not meet NATO's 2% spending commitment.
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Ukraine Ukraine will use Brimstone missiles 'over the ground', Defence Secretary confirms
Ben Wallace added the UK is also looking to source and supply anti-ship missiles to Ukraine.
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Politics 40th anniversary of Falklands conflict marked at House of Lords
The event was organised by SSAFA, a military charity that supported the families in the UK during the conflict.
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Ukraine 'No complaint' with Ukraine using UK-supplied weapons against Russian targets, Armed Forces minister says
The UK's not told Ukraine what the weapons "can and can't be used for, other than they should be used in a lawful way", James Heappey says.
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Politics Ukrainians have been using our Starstreak missiles for weeks, Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace told the Commons that "as we can see from Ukrainians' requests, more still needs to be done".
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Invictus Games Defence Secretary recognises importance of Invictus Games during visit to The Hague
Ben Wallace spoke to Forces News at Zuiderpark in The Hague.
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World Boris Johnson travelling to India aiming to increase defence ties
It will be the first time a British Prime Minister has visited Gujarat, India's fifth-largest state.
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Navy Navy takes over command monitoring English Channel
The Prime Minister says £50m will be spent on new boats, aerial surveillance and military personnel.
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Ukraine UK could sanction Russian troops suspected of war crimes, says minister
Combatants, leading generals and others involved in alleged criminality could be targeted.
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Ukraine New £100m defensive aid package for Ukraine announced by PM
The support includes additional NLAW and Javelin weapon systems.
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Politics Former National Security Advisor calls for increased defence spending
Lord Sedwill also called for aid spending to rise.
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Rugby Union Army rugby stars meet with minister over Commonwealth visa struggles
Fijian-born England flyer Semesa Rokodaguni told defence minister Leo Docherty MP more can be done for personnel and their families.
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Russia MOD dismisses prank call video as 'garbage'
The Ministry of Defence described footage featuring the Defence Secretary as a "doctored clip".
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Politics MOD responds to reports troops are banned from WhatsApp
The Ministry of Defence has highlighted a "more appropriate" instant messaging service alternative for work-related communications.
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Russia Downing Street blames Russia for hoax calls made to UK Government
The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he had been targeted by an "imposter" claiming to be the Ukrainian Prime Minister last week.
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Russia Defence Secretary accuses Russia of 'dirty tricks' after imposter phone call
Ben Wallace said he received a call from somebody claiming to be the Prime Minister of Ukraine.