Three men involved in large-scale drug trafficking and discussions around the acquisition and exchange of firearms have been jailed for a combined total of 75 years following a National Crime Agency investigation.

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The UK is preparing to assume leadership of the NATO Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component after completing a two-year programme of preparation, training and validation.

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The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador and revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British diplomat, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has said.

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Strike action has resumed at key BAE Systems facilities in Lancashire after negotiations between the company and Unite the union failed to produce an agreement on pay and conditions.

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Liberal Democrat defence spokesperson James MacCleary argued that while there is broad agreement on the need to increase defence spending, the pace is falling short of what the security environment demands.

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The government has rejected a warning that Europe remains overly dependent on United States military power, arguing that recent NATO commitments represent a decisive shift in burden-sharing across the Alliance.

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A 21-year-old man from East Yorkshire has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of planning a terrorist attack, according to Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

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The NAO estimates that the potential exposure to fraud could reach up to GBP 1.5 billion per year, with the majority of risk arising from defence procurement activity.

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Norway has signed a contract to acquire the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) from South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace.

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