Carrier Strike Group 21 Will Project UK's Military 'Hard Power', PM Says
Boris Johnson also said the formation's deployment to the Far East would not be "confrontational".
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News MI6 To Check Nations 'Play Fair' On Climate Change Commitments
The head of MI6 has said the "climate emergency" is the UK's "foremost international foreign policy agenda item".
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China China Holds Naval Drills Near Taiwan 'To Safeguard Sovereignty'
The Chinese navy did not say when the exercises started, or how long they would last, but did say more drills will be held in the future.
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China Hong Kong Veterans 'Deserve Answer' Over UK Citizenship
From 1,500 Hong Kong-Chinese personnel who served alongside the military at British Forces Overseas Hong Kong, 159 were given a UK passport.
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Iran US And Iran To Begin Indirect Talks On Nuclear Accord
It comes almost three years after then-US President Donald Trump brought his country out of the deal.
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Army Army Warned Over Troop Reductions Amid China And Russia Threat
Lord Richards said he supported plans to modernise the military but added it "can't be at the expense of conventional capabilities".
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China China: Has The UK Taken A Balanced Stance?
The publication of the Integrated Review has raised questions over the Government's approach to China.
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Space Russia And China: Could New Base Plans 'Militarise The Moon'?
A space expert says the West must consider mutual exploration interests, after the two nations signed an agreement to set up camp.
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China China Boosts Defence Budget Amid 'Security Risks'
Chinese military spending will now increase by 6.8% each year, although the figures are contested.
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China Growing Risk Of Accidental Conflict Between West And China, Experts Warn
The Defence Select Committee heard how the South China Sea could become a hotspot as China's military ambitions grow.
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World What Is The 'Grey Zone'?
Forces News explores the area between war and peace, and what occupies it.
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USA President Biden Announces New China Task Force
Speaking at the Pentagon, US President Joe Biden said the task force will "ensure the American people win the competition of the future".
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USA US Carrier Strike Group Enters South China Sea
Trillions of dollars in trade is shipped through the waterway each year which has been a focus of tensions between China and the US.
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China Experts Warn MPs About Industrial Espionage Risks From China
MPs on the Defence Sub-Committee heard that Beijing is actively seeking ways to infiltrate UK defence.
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China China: 'Serious Repercussions' If US Proceeds With Taiwan Arms Sale
A statement from China’s defence ministry demanded the cancellation of the sale of US missiles to Taiwan.
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Navy First Sea Lord: Climate Change Could Mean New Global Threats For UK
Admiral Tony Radakin was speaking during a visit to HMS Prince of Wales, where he set out his vision for the Navy.