Lariam: “a drug of last resort”
A report by the Defence Select committee published today has criticised the MOD's use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam, opening the door for legal action by victims. The drug Mefloquine, sold under the brand name Lariam, has the potential to cause serious side effects such as anxiety, depression and has been linked to suicide attempts. The MOD has been criticised by...
UK rules out joining European Military
The Prime Minister has been clear that the UK will never be part of a European Military.
Defence Secretary welcomes joint UK-France force
The Combined UK and French Joint Expeditionary Force has moved from concept to reality with more than 5,000 personnel now deployable.
Combat aircraft and warship to bolster Baltic security
Typhoons and the warship HMS Iron Duke will deploy to the Baltic this month.
Trident to be upgraded to protect against cyber attack
It is understood that the Trident missile system will be given increased protection from cyber-security threats.
Brussels airport hit by explosions
Two explosions have been reported in the departure area of Zaventem airport in Brussels.
HMS Bulwark conducts training exercise in Cornwall
The exercise included the first landing onto the ship by a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin helicopter.
Russia made an incredible claim about its Syrian campaign
The only way Russia could have hit 100% of their targets would be if their target was the ground.
No, Britain isn’t sending troops to Libya
It has been reported in the media that Britain will be deploying 1,000 troops to Libya, that is not the case.
Islamic State ‘plotting huge attacks’ in UK
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said there is evidence Islamic State was "trying to build bigger attacks" globally, and the UK was among its targets.
