10,000-Strong British And French Expeditionary Force Declared Fully Operational
The force was conceived a decade ago as part of the Lancaster House Treaties signed by David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Politics Integrated Review In 'Disarray' Following Spending Assessment Change
Professor Malcolm Chalmers says the reduction of a Treasury spending review to cover only a one-year period could be costly for defence.
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Politics MOD Renationalises Nuclear Warhead Manufacturing
The private contract for the warheads has been outsourced for the past 20 years.
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Politics Overseas Operations Bill 'Does Nothing' To Stop Repeated Investigations
A group of cross-party MPs says the legislation is "not fit for purpose".
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Politics Royal Marines Experience Gave Commons Speaker 'Real Understanding' Of Military
Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he wants more MPs to take advantage of a scheme which aims to improve understanding of the military.
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News Comment: Johnny Mercer MP On Overseas Operations Bill
Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, has written for Forces News about the Overseas Operations Bill.
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Politics Defence Committee Chair Urges Government To Complete Integrated Review
Tobias Ellwood MP told Forces News the review needs to go ahead as it will "confirm what the current and emerging threats are that we face".
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Politics UK Urged To Show It Is 'Self-Confident' And 'Proactive'
Ben Wallace was addressing delegates of the Atlantic Future Forum, hosted on board HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Politics Government Considering Integrated Review's Future
It follows a decision for a separate spending review by the Treasury to now cover only one year, instead of three.
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Politics Cutting Number Of Infantry Brigades Would Be 'Extremely Dangerous'
Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has voiced concern over any potential cuts to the number of British Army infantry brigades.
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World UK And Qatar Sign New Statement Of Intent
The Statement of Intent will see RAF Coningsby as the base for the Qatari Emiri Air Force Hawk aircraft.
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Politics Review Launched To Offer 'Greater Certainty' Around Allegations
The MOD says it hopes the judge-led review will ensure allegations are handled quickly, as well as reassuring victims and personnel.
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Politics Meet The Former Army Colonel-Turned-MP
Tory MP James Sunderland has spoken to Forces News about his move from Sandhurst to Westminster and what must be done for the Armed Forces.
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News Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout 'Biggest Logistical Challenge Probably Since D-Day'
The Armed Forces will assist in the delivery of a coronavirus vaccine, it has been announced.
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Politics Veterans Minister Defends Overseas Operations Bill Amid 'Absurd' Torture Claims
Johnny Mercer strongly denies that introducing time limits on torture claims breaches United Nations conventions.
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Politics Open Skies Treaty: Expert's View
The Open Skies Treaty allows countries to carry out unarmed surveillance flights over each other's territory.