UK underlines anti-Islamic State commitment
UK forces have helped train 19,000 Iraqi troops to tackle Islamic State and will increase that support as 50 additional trainers deploy to Iraq next month.
Defence Secretary discusses tackling terrorism with Qatar
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss regional issues, including the need to counter terrorism.
MoD celebrates innovation in British Defence Companies
Ministry of Defence celebrates innovation in British Defence Companies
Turkish NATO membership may be in danger
US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Turkey that NATO will be scrutinising Turkey in the coming days to ensure that it fulfils alliance requirements.
Nice Attack: What do we know?
The Nice attack occurred on the evening of the 14th of July 2016, a man deliberately drove a cargo vehicle into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, followed by mass shooting, killing at least 84. He was shot and killed by police. It is understood that large crowds of people had gathered along the...
Terrorist attack kills 80+ in France
A terrorist attack has killed over 80 people, including several children, in Nice during the city's annual Bastille Day celebrations. Eyewitnesses report a truck "zigzagging" through crowds with an "intent to kill". https://twitter.com/itele/status/753712322795798528 The local prosecutor's office has stated that at least 80 people are known to have died, with over 100 injured. Eyewitnesses state the driver leapt from the vehicle and began...
British forces to enhance NATO’s rapid response capability
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has authorised support to allies in the East of Europe in order to boost NATO rapid response capability.
MoD selects nuclear material storage site
The Ministry of Defence announce that they have selected a nuclear material storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses.
Female soldiers to be given frontline combat roles
Female soldiers are to be allowed to serve on the frontline in combat roles with an announcement expected later today at the NATO summit.
CHILCOT: British troops were deployed under-equipped
The Iraq Inquiry report has today stated that the British Army units deployed in the Iraq War were not given adequate or sufficient equipment.
