'Peacetime' defence budget not fit for new era of insecurity, Tobias Ellwood warns
The Tory MP warned that stockpiles of ammunition were running low, the Army had too few tanks and the Royal Navy was short of ships.
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Aircraft RAF C-130 Hercules aircraft leaves UK to provide support to earthquake-hit Turkey
More than 21,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria following the earthquakes on Monday.
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Tri-Service RAF to fly casualties around Turkey as UK increases support after earthquake
The aid comes after more than 21,000 were killed in an earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.
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Afghanistan 'Open and honest' review of UK Afghanistan involvement required, MPs say
Committee chairman Tobias Ellwood called the withdrawal, which came as Kabul fell to the Taliban, a "dark chapter in UK military history".
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Tri-Service Labour defence chief questions using UK's 'scarce resources' in Indo-Pacific
John Healey said "Britain's security strategy must be 'Nato first'", shifting away from the 'Indo-Pacific' tilt outlined by Boris Johnson.
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Feature The Goldfish Club: The exclusive military society that you cannot buy your way into
The only way in is by crash-landing your aircraft into water and living to tell the tale.
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Tri-Service Military personnel on hand to cover striking NHS workers
Healthcare workers walked out in the biggest day of industrial action to hit the healthcare sector in the current pay dispute.
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Veterans Last chance: MPs seeking feedback on military compensation and pension claims
Anyone wishing to provide feedback on their experience dealing with Veterans UK has until tomorrow, 1 February 2023.
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Scotland Fighting with Pride: Military charity supporting LGBT+ veterans launches in Scotland
The charity is working with those LGBT+ veterans who suffered during their service – and those who continue to do so years after.
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Tri-Service What is the role of the Service Complaints Ombudsman and how can they be contacted?
Forces News spoke to the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces Mariette Hughes to find out more about her role.
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News Service complaints system still not fair and effective but improving, ombudsman says
Mariette Hughes has been the Armed Services Ombudsman for two years.
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Military Life Military wife campaigner says service housing maintenance system 'is chaos'
Military wife Lucy Thomas-Harle is campaigning for families amid heavy criticism of firms maintaining Armed Forces accommodation.
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Women More women leave military than join for first time since 2017, latest data reveals
It is the first time since 2017 that more women have left the military than joined.
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Families 'This place isn't safe': Military families fear mould in service accommodation is impacting their children's health
Forces News spoke to families who are worried damp and mould in service accommodation is affecting their children’s health.
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Politics Integrated Review: How could the military blueprint change?
The Integrated Review takes place every decade and helps the military set out a plan to address any challenges facing the UK.
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Arctic/Antarctic Mission accomplished for Inspire 22 - Antarctica's largest medical expedition
The ten members of INSPIRE 22 have reached the South Pole in just 47 days after skiing over 900km.