UK Defence Spending Is Declining, Defence Select Committee Says
The MOD spends around 1.8% of GDP on defence capability, well below that of other departments such as Education and Health.
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USA President Trump Nominates Mark Esper As Next US Defense Secretary
Mark Esper could be appointed as early as Thursday.
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Iran Next UK Prime Minister Will Not Support A US War With Iran
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have ruled out supporting the Trump administration in case of military action against Iran.
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UK 'Unacceptable Level Of Inappropriate Behaviour' In British Military
A new report conducted by Air Chief Marshal Michael Wigston has made 36 recommendations to prevent inappropriate behaviour.
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Iran Hunt: 'We Want To Reduce Not Raise Tensions' With Iran
The new diplomatic bid will try to prevent the unraveling of the Iran nuclear deal unravelling and ease tensions in the Gulf.
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Iran Britain, France And Germany Call For Dialogue As US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Hassan Rouhani says Iran is 'ready to talk to the US' - if its demands are met by Washington.
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UK How Does The UK Handle Hybrid Threats?
Defence experts met in Parliament to discuss the threats from hybrid warfare and how to meet them.
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Politics Britain To Release Seized Tanker If Cargo Does Not Break EU Sanctions, Hunt Says
Anglo-Iranian tension remains high after the shipping attacks in the Gulf and the intervention of HMS Montrose in another incident.
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Iran 'Dangerous Game': Iran Demands UK Releases Seized Oil Tanker
Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker last week as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
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Northern Ireland Boris Johnson Pledges To Protect Troubles Veterans From 'Unfair Prosecution'
Boris Johnson's leadership rival Jeremy Hunt has also vowed to do the same.
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Navy Iran Tensions Show Royal Navy Needs Extra Funding, Jeremy Hunt Says
Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt said "we have run down the Navy too much".
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Politics Tory Leaders Debate: How Did Defence Fare?
It was the pair's last televised debate before one of them is named Prime Minister.
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USA US Plans To Create Task Force To Safeguard Gulf Waters
Marine General Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants a joint diplomatic and military operation.
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Politics Labour Calls For Review Of Military Recruitment Barriers
Nia Griffith said "just 10" of this year's 600-strong cadet intake to Sandhurst were from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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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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Politics Theresa May Thanks The Military In Farewell Defence Speech
The Prime Minister has acknowledged a 'debt of gratitude' for their efforts under her premiership.