Royal Navy Will Escort British Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz
Tensions in the region have escalated recently, including an incident where a British-flagged tanker was seized by Iranian forces.
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Politics Tobias Ellwood: New Defence Secretary Will Do An 'Incredible' Job
Former Army officer Ben Wallace was given the position on Wednesday, replacing Penny Mordaunt after 85 days in the job.
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Politics Ben Wallace Named New Defence Secretary
Mr Wallace takes over the position from his predecessor Penny Mordaunt.
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Politics Penny Mordaunt: A look at the Royal Navy reservist's time as Defence Secretary
A look at some of Ms Mordaunt's highlights during her time as Secretary of State for Defence.
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Politics Boris Johnson Should Show 'Churchill's Leadership And Decisiveness', Former Head Of The Army Says
"Leadership from this country since 2016 has been very hesitant," says Lord Dannatt.
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USA Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Block Saudi Arms Sales
The resolutions could have blocked his administration from bypassing Congress and selling weapons to Saudi Arabia and UAE.
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USA Mark Esper: Former Soldier Confirmed As US Defense Secretary
It officially ends a seven-month period in which the Pentagon had no permanent chief.
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Politics What Will Be Boris Johnson's First Tasks Be As PM?
One of the new Conservative leader's first tasks after entering Number 10 will be to receive a defence briefing in the cabinet room.
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Politics What Is In Boris Johnson's Inbox For Defence?
Boris Johnson has won the race to become Tory leader and Prime Minister.
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Navy 'Letter Of Last Resort' Will Be One Of Boris Johnson's First Tasks As PM
The letter is carried on board each of Britain's nuclear submarines.
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Politics Theresa May: What Has She Done For Defence?
As Mrs May stands down as Tory party leader, we look at what she has done for the military during her time as PM.
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Politics Boris Johnson And Jeremy Hunt: How The Conservative Leadership Contenders Voted On Defence
How did the two contenders to be the next Prime Minister vote on defence issues?
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World Britain Calls For European-Led Maritime Mission To Protect Ships In Gulf
The Foreign Secretary has described the seizure of a British-flagged tanker as an act of "state piracy".
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Iran Theresa May Chairs COBRA Meeting Following British Tanker Seizure
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has also announced that Britain will be seeking to put together a European-led maritime protection mission.
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Politics MOD Announces Pay Rise For The Armed Forces
It will be implemented in September's salaries and backdated to 1 April 2019.
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Politics Government 'Should Have Had A Plan' For British Vessels Near Iran, Chair Of Defence Committee Says
"Somebody who took that decision has something to answer for," Dr Julian Lewis MP told Forces News.