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".
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Nato Does NATO Need To Move Away From Rapid Reaction?
Retired Lieutenant General Sean Macfarland has spoken to Forces News about the current state of NATO and its ability to deal with threats.
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Politics Integrated Review Findings To Be Published In 'Coming Months'
The conclusions of the review had been expected to be released in February.
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Afghanistan Peers Call For International Forces To Remain In Afghanistan
The UK ended combat operations in Afghanistan in 2014 but still has 850 troops with a NATO military training mission in the country.
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Politics 'Tough Decisions' Needed Over UK's Future Equipment Plan
For the fourth successive year, the equipment plan has been labelled as unaffordable by the National Audit Office.
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News COVID Vaccine: Military Could Be 'Doing Injections' By February
The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told Forces News that 111 personnel are involved in the planning of the rollout.
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USA Trump Warned Against Using Military To Resolve Election Disputes
Former US defence chiefs have cautioned Donald Trump against any move to involve the military in pursuing election fraud claims.