Secrecy v accountability: Why Afghan resettlement scheme costs are spiralling
BFBS Forces News examines how the need to keep the scheme secret collided with the need to keep track of costs
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USA US Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin to retire early amid Pentagon shake-up
General Allvin will step down in November 2025, two years into his four-year term as the US Air Force's top officer
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Army Misogyny, homophobia and racism 'betray what we stand for', says head of the Army
General Sir Roly Walker was addressing soldiers at the Army Foundation College's passing out parade
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China Friends of steel? Russian and Chinese warships flex 'no-limits' partnership in Pacific drills
The two navies took to the skies and sea of Russia's far eastern Primorsky Krai for air defence and anti-submarine missions
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Middle East Starmer and Trump call for end to starvation crisis in Gaza as aid drops begin
The Prime Minister describes the situation in Gaza as an "absolute catastrophe" as he met President Trump in Scotland
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Navy New 50-year Aukus defence pact secures future fleet of nuclear subs for UK and Oz
Defence Secretary John Healey visited Australia to sign the treaty which will deepen the two countries' defence partnership
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Politics Defence whistleblowing review announced as Armed Forces Commissioner Bill clears Lords
The bill, which will become law after it receives royal assent, will establish an independent Armed Forces Commissioner
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Afghanistan Watchdog to investigate intelligence community's role over Afghan data breach
Along with the Afghan nationals, the breach saw details of more than 100 UK officials compromised, including Special Forces and MI6 ...
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Politics Rules on laying wreaths at Cenotaph quietly changed to protect NI peace process
Newly released files reveal how tensions between unionist parties led to a rethink of Remembrance Sunday protocol
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Ukraine Healey to call for 50-day drive to arm Ukraine and support Trump ceasefire deadline
The Defence Secretary is chairing a meeting of Kyiv's allies as the UK pledges more weapons and drones
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Politics Starmer and Merz sign 'first-of-its-kind since WW2' treaty on defence, Nato and migration
UK and Germany pledge mutual assistant in case of an attack, deeper Nato integration and tougher anti-smuggling laws
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Veterans Northern Ireland veterans gather at Parliament to protest Legacy Act repeal plans
Around 250 veterans protested at Westminster as politicians debated plans to withdraw legal protections for those who served during The ...
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Nato More Storm Shadows planned as PM says UK and France share responsibility to protect Europe
London and Paris commit to launching the next phase of their joint project for both deep strike and anti-ship missiles
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Politics UK and French paratroopers train side by side during Macron's UK state visit
Joint drills at RAF Brize Norton aim to improve operational integration between airborne forces
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Politics Hostile activities bring war to the doorstep of each and every one of us, new report warns
MPs call for more military presence in the Baltic and for the whole of UK society to be active in combating grey zone threats
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Politics UK to spend 5% of GDP on national security - but what exactly does that mean?
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will up its spending on national security over the next decade, but not all will go on defence