Russia puts Kyiv's forces under pressure ahead of key talks on peace plan
Russian forces are making gains in Ukrainian-held parts of Kursk, seizing several villages and seeking to encircle thousands of troops.
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Politics Strategic Defence Review: What it is and how it may affect the Armed Forces
The SDR is being led externally for the first time, unlike previous defence reviews that have been conducted by the Government.
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News Raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP is just the starting gun, says Armed Forces Minister
Luke Pollard insists the Armed Forces must be allowed to modernise and adapt so the UK can stay safe at home and strong abroad.
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Politics Placing Churchill bust in Trump's office is not a sign of special relationship, says Soames
Churchill's grandson goes one step further - suggesting elements in the Trump administration despise their European allies.
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Opinion Measure of defence spend should be changed from percentage of GDP to a new formula
Steve Prest argues that the measurement of defence spending should be reformed to improve defence policy.
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Opinion 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.