Tech upgrade delays see modern warfare ‘accelerating away’ from Ministry of Defence, say MPs | Politics News
Modern warfare is “accelerating away” from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) due to delays in technology upgrades, MPs have claimed.
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Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says
Ukraine’s defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks. Read more BBC
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British Army has ‘fallen behind’ and ‘needs investment’ – Defence Secretary Ben Wallace tells Sky News | Politics News
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told Sky News that the British Army has “fallen behind its peer group” and “needs
Read moreUS general warns British Army no longer top-level fighting force, defence sources reveal | UK News
A senior US general has privately told Defence Secretary Ben Wallace the British Army is no longer regarded as a
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Michael Gove name-checks Lionel Messi as he compares UK economy to team with ‘star striker and defence full of holes’ | Politics News
Michael Gove invoked Lionel Messi in a speech about levelling up in which he compared the UK economy to a
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Friction behind the smiles at defence chiefs meeting as Ukraine tank saga rolls on | World News
There was a sense of friction behind the unified smiles and handshakes at a meeting of allies to pledge more
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France's Macron proposes big rise in defence budget
France’s president details plans for a seven-year budget of €413bn to transform its armed forces. Read more BBC News Now
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France squad named for Six Nations Grand Slam defence
Star scrum-half Antoine Dupont will captain France A 42-player France squad has been named for the upcoming Six Nations as
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Christine Lambrecht: German defence minister resigns after blunders
Christine Lambrecht has faced widespread criticism for a series of blunders in recent months. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
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Bradford on Avon's flood defence out of action over safety risk
The Environment Agency says Bradford on Avon’s barriers could move if there was too much water. Read more BBC News
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Ukraine defence minister: We are a de facto member of Nato alliance
Oleksii Reznikov’s comments will provoke Russia, which has framed the war as a battle with the West. Read more BBC
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Singer Gwen Stefani claims ‘I’m Japanese and I didn’t know it’ during defence of her brands amid amid cultural appropriation row | Ents & Arts News
Gwen Stefani is facing a backlash after defending her Harajuku era and for declaring how her first visit to Tokyo
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Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM sign ‘most significant defence agreement in a century’ | Politics News
Rishi Sunak and the Japanese prime minister will sign what the UK government said will be the most significant defence
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Kevin Sinfield: England defence coach on buzz of coaching
Kevin Sinfield talks to BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones about becoming England’s defence coach. Sinfield has joined head coach
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Kevin Sinfield: England defence coach wants players to value ‘friendship and memories’
With head coach Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield there is a new attitude and approach England defence coach Kevin Sinfield
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Dakar Rally: Sam Sunderland crashes out on stage one of title defence
Sam Sunderland has now failed to finish the endurance rally six times out of 10 starts Britain’s Sam Sunderland said
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Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile
Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile. Read more BBC News Now
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Covid in China: Checks on visitors under review – UK defence minister
The UK is considering restrictions on visitors from China as the US, Japan and Italy reintroduce testing. Read more BBC
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China launches its largest incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone | World News
China has launched its largest incursion yet into Taiwan’s air defence zone, the Taiwanese government has said. More than 70
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Japan defence: China threat prompts plan to double military spending
It is the most dramatic change to Japan’s security strategy since adopting a pacifist constitution. Read more BBC News Now
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