Defence Fire And Rescue Privatisation Goes Ahead
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a controversial £525 million contract with outsourcing firm Capita.
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Politics Armed Forces Expected To Get Pay Rise
The Government is expected to announce next week that members of the Armed Forces are in line to get a pay rise.
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Space Defence Secretary Wants RAF Pilots To Earn 'Space Wings'
In addition to a £30m investment in a small satellite demonstrator, an RAF test pilot will be sent to Virgin Orbit's space programme.
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Politics May Discusses Seizure Of Iranian Tanker With Gibraltar's Chief Minister
Royal Marines seized the supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar on 4 July.
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Politics Jeremy Hunt Pledges To Build And Improve Military Homes
The contender for the role of Prime Minister said to he would spend £1 billion on building and improving homes for service personnel.
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World Iran Rejects Suggestion Its Missile Programme Is Negotiable
Iran categorically rejects statements made by the country's Foreign Minister.
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Politics UK Defence Spending Is Declining, Defence Select Committee Says
The MOD spends around 1.8% of GDP on defence capability, well below that of other departments such as Education and Health.
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USA President Trump Nominates Mark Esper As Next US Defense Secretary
Mark Esper could be appointed as early as Thursday.
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Iran Next UK Prime Minister Will Not Support A US War With Iran
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have ruled out supporting the Trump administration in case of military action against Iran.
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News 'Unacceptable Level Of Inappropriate Behaviour' In British Military
A new report conducted by Air Chief Marshal Michael Wigston has made 36 recommendations to prevent inappropriate behaviour.
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Iran Hunt: 'We Want To Reduce Not Raise Tensions' With Iran
The new diplomatic bid will try to prevent the unraveling of the Iran nuclear deal unravelling and ease tensions in the Gulf.
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Iran Britain, France And Germany Call For Dialogue As US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Hassan Rouhani says Iran is 'ready to talk to the US' - if its demands are met by Washington.
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News How Does The UK Handle Hybrid Threats?
Defence experts met in Parliament to discuss the threats from hybrid warfare and how to meet them.
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Politics Britain To Release Seized Tanker If Cargo Does Not Break EU Sanctions, Hunt Says
Anglo-Iranian tension remains high after the shipping attacks in the Gulf and the intervention of HMS Montrose in another incident.
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Iran 'Dangerous Game': Iran Demands UK Releases Seized Oil Tanker
Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker last week as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
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Northern Ireland Boris Johnson Pledges To Protect Troubles Veterans From 'Unfair Prosecution'
Boris Johnson's leadership rival Jeremy Hunt has also vowed to do the same.