Shadow Defence Secretary 'Shocked' By Modernising Defence Programme
Nia Griffith has told Forces News that she's "shocked" by the Government's announcement on MDP.
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Russia Putin: Nuclear War Threat Could Mean 'Destruction Of Civilisation As A Whole'
Mr Putin pointed at the US intention to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
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World May To Host Polish Prime Minister For Defence Talks
The meeting comes amid concern in eastern Europe about Russia.
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News Thousands Of British Troops 'At Readiness' To Help With No-Deal Brexit
The Defence Secretary has said 3,500 troops will be "held at readiness" in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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Politics Defence Secretary Criticised Over 'Underwhelming' Military Funding Update
Nia Griffith said the findings were "underwhelming", after Gavin Williamson announced £160 million for new technology.
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World Yemen Ceasefire 'Already Broken'
A UN-backed ceasefire was broken “within minutes”, according to Yemeni government sources.
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USA Melania Trump Makes First V-22 Osprey Flight
The First Lady of the United States visited service personnel at two military bases.
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Politics Gavin Williamson Reflects On An 'Amazing Year'
The Defence Secretary also confirmed an update on the Modernising Defence Programme will be given before Christmas.
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Politics Defence Secretary Says Prime Minister Has His 'Full Support'
The Defence Secretary says the Prime Minister has his full support, as Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence.
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News ANALYSIS: Britain's Role In The World After Brexit
Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, issued a plea to politicians at his first Christmas lecture.
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Russia Ukraine Warns It Will Send Ships Through Kerch Strait Amid Russia Tensions
Ukraine's Defence Ministry warns it will send Navy ships through the Kerch Strait, where Russia fired on and seized three Ukrainian vessels.
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Politics Defence Secretary Announces £400 Million In Funding For Nuclear Submarines
Gavin Williamson also revealed the name of the second Dreadnought...
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USA George HW Bush's Funeral Takes Place In Washington
George HW Bush was the last US President to experience combat, serving in World War Two.
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News NATO Secretary General Reaffirms Support For Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg called on Russia to “immediately” release captured Ukrainian sailors.
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Army Head Of The Armed Forces Faces MPs Over Recruitment Targets
General Sir Nick Carter warned it could be several years before Army recruitment targets are met.
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Politics Lima Charlie: Will A Further £1bn Keep The MOD's Future Spending Projects Afloat?
How will the budget announcement about extra funding for the MOD and its wider spending challenges impact defence?