Watch: Frigate fleet could fall short of promised size, former Navy chief warns
Admiral Lord West’s comments came after a minister said no date had been set for ordering Type 32 frigates.
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Politics MOD's 'disastrous' lack of estate strategy wasting taxpayers' money, report finds
The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest landowners in the UK with a diverse estate of some 240,000 hectares valued at £36bn.
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Politics Admiral Sir Tony Radakin: Everything you need to know about Britain's most senior military official
Who's the UK's current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and what does the role involve?
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China Taiwan firmly rejects China's calls for reunification
It comes amid heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
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China Taiwan must reunify peacefully with China, President Xi says
Xi Jinping's comments come just days after Taiwan reported scores of Chinese aircraft in its airspace.
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Politics CSG21: Prime Minister Claims 'Dozens' Of F-35s Deployed On HMS Queen Elizabeth
Boris Johnson's claim contradicts reports indicating the Royal Navy flagship is only carrying eight RAF F-35s, plus 10 from the US.
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Sea vessels David Cameron 'Immensely Proud' Of Fully Operational HMS Prince of Wales
It is seven years since the former prime minister committed the UK to a second new aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.
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Army Do you think the British military is used too often in civil tasks? Results of our poll
Up to 150 military tanker drivers will prepare to deliver to petrol forecourts that have run dry because of panic buying.
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Army Army Cuts Freeze And Boost For Veterans' Mental Health Support, Labour Pledges
Current Government plans will see a reduction of 10,000 soldiers by 2025.
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Politics Watch: Who's Going To Be The UK's Next Military Chief?
The Prime Minister has started interviewing candidates to become his new military leader, but who is in the running for the job?
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Army Could Boris Johnson Call In Army To Tackle Fuel Crisis?
The Transport Secretary refused to rule out requesting military help after queues for pumps continue across the UK.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: UK Paid Out For 289 Civilian Deaths, Analysis Shows
The average payment from the British military per fatality was £2,380 – a total compensation bill of £688,000.
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Politics 'Get a grip': Johnson dismisses France anger over AUKUS submarine deal
The PM used Franglais as he urged UK allies to calm down over the issue, saying the pact is "a great step forward for global security".
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Afghanistan MOD Investigation Under Way After Afghan Interpreters' Data Breach
The Ministry of Defence has apologised following the breach, which reportedly exposed email addresses of hundreds of Afghan interpreters.
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Politics Troops' Afghanistan And COVID Efforts 'Cannot Mask' Weak Security Planning, Report Says
Senior figures in Parliament have criticised Government strategy during the crises.
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Nato France Recalls Envoys To US And Australia Over Submarine Deal
Britain forms part of the new AUKUS partnership which has cost France a £30bn submarine deal with Australia.