Defence Secretary Affirms UK's Cooperation With Kenya And Somalia
Ben Wallace visited the African countries in an effort to promote stability in the region.
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Armed Forces Covenant Armed Forces Bill brought before Parliament
The new legislation will aim to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law, improving veteran healthcare, education and housing.
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USA New US Defense Secretary Stresses Need For 'Special Relationship' With UK
In a phone call with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, the pair discussed views on confronting strategic issues of mutual interest.
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Politics Boris Johnson Has First Call With New US President
The Prime Minister spoke on the phone to US President Joe Biden for the first time.
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USA Lloyd Austin: Former US Army General 'Proud' To Become Defense Secretary
The retired four-star US Army general becomes President Joe Biden's second cabinet member.
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USA General Lloyd Austin: Who Is The New US Defense Secretary?
The retired four-star US Army general is the first black Pentagon chief.
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USA Pentagon Announces New Acting US Defense Secretary
David Norquist will maintain continuity of the department until a permanent Defense Secretary is confirmed.
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Politics Peers Push For Torture To Be Excluded From Overseas Operations Bill Safeguards
The Government has insisted UK troops serving overseas would not be able to "act with impunity" under the new legislation.
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USA Joe Biden Inaugurated As 46th US President
The ceremony was not attended by presidential predecessor Donald Trump, who lost the election in November.
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USA Trump Proclaims Defence Achievements In Farewell Speech
The outgoing US President said he had "rebuilt" the US military, and claimed to have had unprecedented approval from veteran voters.
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USA Joe Biden: What Is In The New US President's In-Tray?
Democrat Joe Biden has become the 46th US President but takes office at a unique historical time.
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Politics COVID: Shadow Defence Minister Wants 'Clear And Concise' Plan For Personnel Vaccinations
The latest Ministry of Defence statistics show 3,291 personnel have tested positive for coronavirus.
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USA Biden Inauguration: 12 US National Guard Members Removed From Duty
The FBI has been vetting all 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington DC for the ceremony.
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Politics MPs Warn UK Must Protect Key Tech Assets From Hostile Foreign States
The National Security and Investment Bill is designed to prevent hostile foreign buyouts of UK national tech assets.
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USA First Gulf War: George HW Bush Letter Reveals President's 'Hope' Of Avoiding Conflict
In a letter to his children, written just 16 days before the US began military action, he expresses hope that Saddam Hussein would retreat.
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USA Melania Trump Praises Military Community 'Heroes' In Farewell White House Message
In her message, Mrs Trump added that personnel would "always be in my thoughts and prayers".