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![RAF carries out four air strikes against IS in Iraq in May [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200529/2005291312-RAF-carries-out-four-air-strikes-against-IS.jpg) RAF carries out four air strikes against IS in Iraq in May Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published | |
![Wallace: Without sacrifices in WWII we wouldn't have NHS [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200508/1307088901-Wallace-Without-sacrifices-in-WWII-we-wouldn.jpg) Wallace: Without sacrifices in WWII we wouldn't have NHS Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published | |
![Storm Dennis: Soldiers deployed to help flood-hit communities [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200215/2002151705-Storm-Dennis-Soldiers-deployed-to-help-flood-hit.jpg) Storm Dennis: Soldiers deployed to help flood-hit communities Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published | |
![Ben Wallace keen to serve ahead ofCabinet reshuffle [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200212/2002121724-Ben-Wallace-keen-to-serve-ahead-ofCabinet-reshuffle.jpg) Ben Wallace keen to serve ahead ofCabinet reshuffle Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published | |
![Duncan Smith concerned over Huawei role in UK's 5G network [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200208/1303498754-Duncan-Smith-concerned-over-Huawei-role-in-UK.jpg) Duncan Smith concerned over Huawei role in UK's 5G network Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published | |
![Over 60 countries, 1000 exhibitors to participate in DefExpo 2020 says Defence Secretary [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200201/2002010306-Over-60-countries-1000-exhibitors-to-participate-in.jpg) Over 60 countries, 1000 exhibitors to participate in DefExpo 2020 says Defence Secretary Credit: ANI Duration: 02:13Published | |
![Ex-Trump advisor's brutal takedown of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200112/2001120831-Ex-Trump-advisor-brutal-takedown-of-Defence.jpg) Ex-Trump advisor's brutal takedown of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Credit: LBC Duration: 03:01Published | |
![Ministers arrive in Downing Street for talks on Iran [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20200106/2001061705-Ministers-arrive-in-Downing-Street-for-talks-on.jpg) Ministers arrive in Downing Street for talks on Iran Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:20Published | |
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Wallace denies plans to slash armed forces numbers amid Commons concernThe Defence Secretary denied the Government has plans to slash armed forces numbers, amid reports of a near-20,000 cut facing the army.Belfast Telegraph - Published | |
US not bullying UK over Huawei 5G involvement, Defence Secretary saysThe UK is not being bullied by the US over the use of Huawei equipment in the country’s 5G network, the Defence Secretary has said.Belfast Telegraph - Published | |
White House tries to rewrite rules of intelligence – and other Russia bounty scandal takeaways'Decisions almost always are made on imperfect information. There is never enough data,' Robert Gates, former CIA director and defence secretary, told senators in 1991Independent - Published | |
Defence Secretary ‘aware’ of intelligence on Russian bounties allegationsThe Defence Secretary has said he is “aware of the intelligence” with regard to allegations that Russia secretly offered Taliban-linked fighters bounties to kill UK and US soldiers.Belfast Telegraph - Published | |
Pentagon chief seeks to reassure Nato over US troop plansThe US Defence Secretary has sought to reassure allies at Nato that Washington will consult them on any future troop movements, after President Donald Trump surprised the military alliance by..Belfast Telegraph - Published | |
Trump 'taking us down road to tyranny', says former defence secretary'I think we would not recognise America as a democracy'Independent - Published | |
'Their heads will spin': Trump urges governors to 'dominate the streets' with military forces to end protestsDonald Trump used the hawkish language of his embattled defence secretary, Mark Esper, calling on governors to "dominate the streets" and put down protests over the death of George Floyd while in..Independent - Published | |
Pentagon v Trump, hydroxychloroquine, Warner MusicUS defence secretary Mark Esper breaks with Trump over sending troops to quell protestsFT.com - Published | |
James Mattis: Trump's former defence secretary denounces presidentDonald Trump's ex-defence secretary, James Mattis, attacks the president's handling of recent protests.BBC News - Published | |
Mattis says Trump ‘tries to divide us’ in stinging rebukeFormer defence secretary accuses president of making ‘a mockery’ of US constitutionFT.com - Published | |
Donald Trump is a threat to the Constitution, says former US defence secretary James MattisTelegraph.co.uk - Published | |
'Angry and appalled': Former defence secretary James Mattis launches blistering attack on Trump for response to protestsJames Mattis, the former defence secretary who resigned from Donald Trump's administration in 2018, staged a rare intervention on Wednesday to criticise the president for his response to nationwide..Independent - Published | |
Trump's defence secretary breaks with him on plan to use military to crush anti-racism protests'The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort'Independent - Published | Trump still backing defence secretary despite comments over military, press secretary saysDonald Trump still has confidence in Mark Esper despite the defence secretary breaking with the president over whether to use active-duty military troops to quell protests around George Floyd's death..Independent - Published |
Trump's defence secretary thought he was going to see vandalised toilet when he joined controversial photo opp at churchMark Esper admits he had 'no idea' police would disperse crowds with tear gas so White House officials could make church visitIndependent - Published | Insect repellent spray which may guard against coronavirus given to troopsAn insect repellent spray that may offer protection against coronavirus is being given to members of the Armed Forces, the Defence Secretary has confirmed.Belfast Telegraph - Published |
'Bloody awful': British defence minister describes having COVID-19Having COVID-19 was "bloody awful," British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Monday, saying that the virus had sapped his energy, reduced his will and temporarily taken away his sense of taste and..Reuters - Published | Brett Crozier: Navy leaders recommend reinstating fired captain who sent letter warning about coronavirusDefence secretary asks for time consider recommendation, previously saying his inclination is always to support chain of commandIndependent - Published |
UK's enemies using coronavirus crisis to their own advantage, defence secretary warnsNational Secruity Council has not met since crisis began, MPs toldIndependent - Published | 'We've taken nothing off the table': US Defence Secretary open to reinstating fired navy captain who sent letter asking for coronavirus helpUS Defence Secretary Mark Esper has said he is open to reinstating the Navy captain removed from his post last week after asking for help with a coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship.Independent - Published |
Acting US navy chief submits resignation amid coronavirus uproarThe US navy’s acting secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to the country’s defence secretary Mark Esper and told staff he is quitting.Belfast Telegraph - Published | US Defence Secretary said sailors should stay on coronavirus-riddled ship despite letter from captain pleading for evacuation'I don't think we're at that point'Independent - Published |
Ben Wallace becomes the fourth Cabinet minister to have self-isolatedDefence Secretary Ben Wallace has been self-isolating after feeling the symptoms of the coronavirus, it has been disclosed.Belfast Telegraph - Published | Donald Trump clears Pentagon to use reserve troopsDefence secretary says those with medical capabilities are most likely to be called upFT.com - Published |
Coronavirus updates as 20,000 troops on standby and schools close A 'Covid Support Force' is being put in place, the Defence Secretary has announcedGrimsby Telegraph - Published | Up to 20,000 service personnel to form part of Covid Support ForceUp to 20,000 service personnel are to form part of a Covid Support Force, the Defence Secretary has announced.Belfast Telegraph - Published |
Five-year limit on armed forces prosecutions 'does not provide blanket immunity', says MoDDefence secretary confirms plans for legislation, first reported by The Independent, that human rights groups call 'an insult to survivors'Independent - Published | Wallace warns of ‘strong response’ as US launches air strikes in IraqDefence Secretary Ben Wallace said those who harm Britain’s armed forces can expect a “strong response” as the US launched air strikes in Iraq following the death of a British army medic.Belfast Telegraph - Published |
British medic among three killed in rocket attack on military base in IraqDefence secretary condemns 'cowardly and retrograde' attack on coalition training camp near BaghdadIndependent - Published | ‘Army happy to help flood-hit communities for as long as needed’The Government will use “all means” available to help flood-hit communities, the Defence Secretary said, after the Army was sent in to help locals prepare for Storm Dennis.Belfast Telegraph - Published |
Former UK defence secretary joins Genel Energy boardSir Michael Fallon stepped down as an MP last yearFT.com - Published | |
