US Accounts For 40% Of World's Defence Spending
The United States spent $738bn on defence in 2020, more than the next 15 top spenders combined.
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Navy Royal Navy Sailors Make History On Arctic Research Mission
The pair have spent the winter on exchange with the US Coast Guard cutter vessel Polar Star.
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Iran Iran To Offer UN 'Less Access' To Nuclear Sites
Inspectors will no longer be able to carry out short-notice checks at Iranian facilities but monitoring will continue for three months.
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USA Two Dead After Air Force Trainer Jet Crashes In Alabama
The pilots were flying a training mission at the time of the crash.
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USA President Biden Halts US Troop Withdrawal From Germany
While still US president, Donald Trump had stated he would be withdrawing more than 9,000 American troops from the European country.
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USA Porton Down Exchange Officer Inducted Into US Space Force
The US Space Force is the newest branch of the US military and trains forces to protect US and allied interests in space.
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Afghanistan NATO Chief Says Reviving Peace Talks Is Only Way To Find Afghanistan Solution
A decision could be taken on Thursday by NATO defence ministers on the US-Taliban peace deal.
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USA US Air Force Announces New Nickname For RAF Lakenheath-Based F-35A Squadron
The 48th Fighter Wing had called on help from the public to name the unit with a final vote last December.
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Iraq US-Led Coalition Contractor Killed In Iraq Rocket Attack
Several other people were injured, including one United States military service member.
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Politics Foreign Secretary: Harry Dunn Suspect's Intelligence Role Had 'No Effect' On Immunity
Nineteen-year-old Harry Dunn died after a collision near RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire in August 2019.
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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 Kathleen Hicks Confirmed As First Female US Deputy Defense Secretary
The US Senate unanimously voted to confirm Kathleen Hicks to the Pentagon’s number two position.
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Aircraft B-52 Stratofortress: All You Need To Know About The US Military Aircraft
The iconic strategic bomber has been around since 1954.
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News Iranian Leader Demands US Lifts Sanctions Before Return To Nuclear Deal
Former president Donald Trump withdrew the US from the nuclear deal in 2018.
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News Air Force One Base Intruder Prompts Worldwide Security Review
The individual was unarmed when he entered a C-40 aircraft at the Maryland base.
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USA Biden Ends US Support For Saudi-Led Offensive In Yemen
The US President also announced an end to "relevant" US arms sales.