Williamson: be prepared to use ‘hard power’ or risk being seen as ‘paper tiger’
Britain must be prepared to take military action against countries that “flout international law” or risk being seen as a “paper tiger”, Gavin Williamson will say.
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BAE Systems to create military joint venture with Rheinmetall
BAE Systems is to sell a majority stake in its UK-based combat vehicles unit to German rival Rheinmetall for £28.6 million in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of its tank business.
Jim Mattis to step down as US defence secretary
US defence secretary Jim Mattis is stepping down from his post, President Donald Trump has announced.
Stars praise ‘amazing job’ of Armed Forces at awards ceremony
Celebrities have joined members of the Armed Forces at a red carpet awards ceremony recognising the contributions of the military.
HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to base after US deployment
Hundreds of families have welcomed their loved ones home as the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to base from its first major deployment.
UK the ‘military superpower’ of Europe, says Defence Secretary
The Defence Secretary has said the United Kingdom will continue to bring “peace, stability and security” after Brexit.
New Navy frigate to be named HMS Edinburgh, Defence Secretary announces
Britain’s latest warship will be named HMS Edinburgh, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
VIDEO: Watch huge naval warships arrive in Dundee fresh from NATO exercise
This footage shows two huge NATO warships arriving on the River Tay on Friday.
Slim down an independent Scotland’s military to save £2bn a year, says ex-SNP defence spokesman
Scotland should save £2 billion a year by downgrading its military when the country becomes independent, says a former SNP spokesman.
READERS’ LETTERS: Political point-scoring ignores the truth
Sir, – Martin Redfern (“What about education?” Letters, July 23) is happy that higher paid military personnel in Scotland, who now pay more income tax than their English-based comrades, are to be “compensated” by the Ministry of Defence.