US Accounts For 40% Of World's Defence Spending
The United States spent $738bn on defence in 2020, more than the next 15 top spenders combined.
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Army Tobias Ellwood: Reports Of Army Cuts Have 'Taken Everybody By Surprise'
It is understood officials are considering upgrading 150 Challenger 2 tanks while 77 could be scrapped.
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China Growing Risk Of Accidental Conflict Between West And China, Experts Warn
The Defence Select Committee heard how the South China Sea could become a hotspot as China's military ambitions grow.
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Army Troop Cuts Could Mean 'Limited Ability To Respond To Events', Former Commander Says
Retired Major General Tim Cross said he fears as many as 10,000 troops could be cut from the Army as a result of the Integrated Review.
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News Foreign Secretary Condemns Shooting Of Protestors In Myanmar
Local media reported two were killed after riot police fired live rounds in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city.
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News PM Warns Allies To Strengthen Defence Capabilities
It comes as Boris Johnson announced the Integrated Review will be published next month.
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Politics Foreign Secretary: Harry Dunn Suspect's Intelligence Role Had 'No Effect' On Immunity
Nineteen-year-old Harry Dunn died after a collision near RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire in August 2019.
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Scotland COVID: Military A 'Turbo Boost' For Scotland's Vaccine Effort, Defence Secretary Says
More than 350 additional military personnel are being deployed around Scotland to assist with the coronavirus response.
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USA President Biden Announces New China Task Force
Speaking at the Pentagon, US President Joe Biden said the task force will "ensure the American people win the competition of the future".
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Politics Integrated Review Set To Be Published In March
The Integrated Review was set to be published last autumn but was delayed because of coronavirus.
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USA 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.