Former sailor recalls moment he came out to his ship's captain on day gay ban was lifted
Today marks 25 years since the ban on lesbian and gay service personnel was lifted in the Armed Forces.
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Technology UK vulnerable to enemies getting ahead of MOD on AI use, MP warns
A government committee says the MOD should look to Ukraine where AI is providing a military advantage on the battlefield.
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Politics Former Navy chief says deal to hand over strategic jewel Chagos Islands must be stopped
Admiral Lord West, who was also a security adviser to Gordon Brown, has backed a paper calling on the Chagos Islands deal to be stopped.
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Politics Wallace: Why veterans make good politicians and what Ukraine must do to win
The former defence secretary reveals Britain's big mistake in Ukraine and what he thinks President Zelensky should have done.
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Politics Veterans Minister Al Carns 'enormously proud' to receive Distinguished Service Order
Al Carns already has an OBE and Military Cross, leading to suggestions he could be the most decorated MP in living memory.
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Afghanistan More than 7,500 ARAP applicants still await decision after Labour 'inherits' large waiting list
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said Labour inherited a large number of applications but was committed to improving the system.
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Politics Troops missing dental checks contribute to 10,000+ not fit to fight a war, ex-minister says
Former defence minister James Heappey says that non-deployable personnel's medical status would change if Britain was at war.
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USA Lack of plan to protect base on Diego Garcia branded unacceptable by Tories
Priti Patel and James Cartlidge say they have grave concerns about the plan to surrender sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
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Politics Healey pledges MOD will work quickly to fix issues following homes buyback
The Defence Secretary says the homes buyback is a step towards addressing the dire state of military housing and boosting economic growth.
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USA Decision to let Ukraine use US missiles to strike inside Russia branded crazy by Trump
The President-elect's comments came in an interview with Time magazine, which marked him as its Person of the Year for the second time.
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Politics Martial law: What happens when the military steps in and temporarily takes control
Under martial law, normal laws can be suspended and things like curfews, censorship and military tribunals might take over.
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Tri-Service Defence review will 'intimidate our enemies, inspire our friends', as long as it's within 2.5%
Former defence secretary Lord Roberston was speaking to the Defence Select Committee in his role as lead on the Strategic Defence Review.
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USA UK Government denies lack of US support for deal over strategic Chagos Islands
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the UK's agreement has the support of Washington, although it has not yet been signed.
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Politics Boost for UK defence sector jobs as Healey announces wargame with a difference
It will explore how companies and the MOD could sustain personnel on the frontline when faced with constant supply chain disruption.
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Politics Sitrep: We're not at war but we're not at peace either, so where is the line drawn?
The latest Sitrep podcast asks how the UK can defend itself from deniable attacks - and deter its enemies from even trying.
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Politics Pollard offers to sort out military housing payment issue - and could get free mug
Military banter account Fill Your Boots posted a letter asking for help over what seems to be a Defence Infrastructure Organisation error.