Kathleen Hicks Confirmed As First Female US Deputy Defense Secretary
The US Senate unanimously voted to confirm Kathleen Hicks to the Pentagon’s number two position.
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Politics Defence Secretary: 'Growing Threat' Of Chemical Attack
Ben Wallace told The Times the internet provides a "turbo boost" to extremist groups and nation states looking to develop such weapons.
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Politics Government Urged To End Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Conflict
It comes after President Joe Biden announced the United States was ending support of the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen.
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Army Labour Calls On Ministers To Reveal 'Battle-Ready' Army Numbers Annually
John Healey MP said there is "serious concern" Britain’s full-time troops remain 10,000 below the total strength ministers said was needed.
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USA Biden Ends US Support For Saudi-Led Offensive In Yemen
The US President also announced an end to "relevant" US arms sales.
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Germany US Pauses Germany Troop Withdrawal Plans
The plans are being halted while a global posture review of US military footprint, resources, strategy and missions is carried out.
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News MOD Defends Its 10-Year Equipment Plan
It follows four consecutive years of criticism from the National Audit Office which has deemed it unaffordable.
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Veterans Boris Johnson 'Absolutely' Open To Captain Sir Tom Moore Statue Idea
The Prime Minister echoed sentiment for a public memorial for the Second World War veteran and fundraiser, who died on Tuesday.
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Veterans Public Joins National Clap For Captain Sir Tom Moore
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the applause was to "show our appreciation for him and all that he stood for and believed in".
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth Deployment To Enhance UK-Japan Defence Cooperation
The Defence Secretary described it as the "most significant Royal Navy deployment in a generation".
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Veterans Captain Sir Tom Moore 'A Hero In The Truest Sense'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and politicians around the UK have paid tribute to the Second World War veteran, who has died aged 100.
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Diversity Defence minister backs calls for more modern gender rank titles
James Heappey told the Commons military chiefs have been “considering” the issue.
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World Boris Johnson Condemns Myanmar Military Coup
The Prime Minister said the "vote of the people must be respected" after the coup by Myanmar's military.
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Politics MOD Permanent Secretary Named New National Security Adviser
Lord David Frost, Boris Johnson's chief Brexit negotiator, had been expected to fill the role.
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Veterans Office For Veterans' Affairs Appoints New Director
Jessie Owen will succeed Interim Director David Richmond, who has been appointed as the Government's independent Veterans Advisor.
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Politics Boris Johnson Defends Scotland Visit As He Meets Personnel At Vaccination Centre
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon questioned whether Mr Johnson's trip was an essential journey during lockdown.