UK signs deal with Lithuania to bolster defence co-operation
The governments of the UK and Lithuania have signed a Joint Declaration in London on 100 years of bilateral relations.
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USA Biden: US would intervene militarily to defend Taiwan
The US has traditionally avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan, with which it no longer has a mutual defence treaty.
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Ukraine Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation in the Donbas as "really hard".
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World What are the international rules of war?
What laws govern warfare and do they apply to outer space?
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NATO Rose Gottemoeller: Finland and Sweden NATO application a strategic defeat for Russia
The former Deputy Secretary General of NATO spoke to Forces News about the significance of Finland and Sweden's decision.
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News MP calls for return of Royal Tournament with new Elizabeth name to honour Queen
Tory MP Stephen Metcalfe tables early day motion proposing Elizabeth Tournament military tattoo for Platinum Jubilee year.
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Football Gary Lineker signs petition opposing real fur bearskins
PETA's petition is asking the Ministry of Defence to replace the ceremonial headgear with faux fur.
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UK UK and Norway sign agreement to boost security in Europe and beyond
Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Store told broadcasters this was a "historic" time for his region.
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NATO What can Finland offer to NATO?
Finland's 800-mile border with Russia would more than double the length of the alliance's border with the country.
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NATO Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay, leaders say
Finnish leaders' announcement comes less than 24 hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to the country.
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Politics UK Armed Forces lack modern battle-winning capabilities, report says
Ministry of Defence "entirely rejects" observations made in the critical Public Accounts Committee report.
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Royals Prince Charles delivers Queen's Speech at State Opening of Parliament
The Queen missed the event for the first time in almost 60 years following advice from Royal doctors relating to mobility issues.
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The Queen Queen will not attend State Opening of Parliament, Buckingham Palace says
Prince Charles' will read the Queen's Speech on Her Majesty's behalf.
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Politics Defence Secretary says Putin 'mirroring fascism and tyranny' of WW2
Ben Wallace spoke at the National Army Museum on the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow.
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Politics UK and Japan agree 'landmark' defence deal
The agreement will allow the two countries' forces to deploy together for training, joint exercises and disaster relief.
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UK Chancellor accused of ignoring MOD warning over missing NATO spending commitment
The Defence Secretary was said to have warned Rishi Sunak the UK would not meet NATO's 2% spending commitment.