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Archive: Defence
Red-faced? Mali-bound RAF aircraft breaks down in Paris
A British military transport plane en route to assist French forces in Mali made it as far as Paris before breaking down, a minister has confirmed to MPs.
Terrorists threaten France: Does UK cooperation in Mali put us at risk?
Hague admits colonial approach to African terror problem
RAF feeling the strain of Libya mission
3,800 UK troops in Afghanistan heading home next year
Nearly half of all British troops currently in Afghanistan will be withdrawn by the end of 2013's "fighting season", ministers have confirmed.
Defence lab's animal testing keeps rising
Campaigners have expressed disappointment after it emerged the government's main defence laboratory is steadily increasing its number of experiments on animals.
Salesman Cameron in Middle East on new arms trade tour
David Cameron is in the Middle East today, angering campaigners who oppose his efforts to sell Typhoon jets to countries with questionable human rights records.
Jim Murphy: Speech in full
Read shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy's speech in full to conference on politics.co.uk
Olympic missiles 'will leave nothing to chance'
The government has confirmed that it will use ground-based air defence systems as security during the Olympic Games.
UK 'faces international ridicule' over fighter jet U-turn
The coalition has reversed its decision to switch the kind of fighter jet Britain's military will use on its aircraft carriers.
UK security focus shifting to Yemen and Somalia
Britain's national security policy in the Middle East is moving away from Pakistan and Afghanistan, Britain's national security advisor has said.
Britain 'must accept loss of influence'
The government's 2010 report on Britain's defence strategy has come under heavy criticism from the committee set up to scrutinise it.
Forces face fresh redundancy wave
Up to 4,300 armed services personnel are being made redundant today as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues its cuts to the size of Britain's military.
UK needs carrier strike capability, defence experts warn
Two-thirds of defence and security professionals believe the need for a carrier strike capability has become more pressing since last year.
Apology? Fox uses personal statement to launch attack on the media
Liam Fox cut a proud and unapologetic figure today as he issued a personal statement to the Commons following his resignation from Cabinet.
Liam Fox response to civil service report in full
Read Liam Fox's response to the report into his conduct in full on politics.co.uk.
Downing Street response to Fox report in full
Read Downing Street's response to the Liam Fox report in full.
Cabinet secretary report into Liam Fox in full
Read Sir Gus O'Donnell's report into Liam Fox in full on politics.co.uk.
Aftermath: Fox row raises questions over lobbying and Cabinet
Liam Fox's replacement as defence secretary is also facing questions about his relationship with lobbyists, as the aftermath of the scandal continues to unsettle Westminster.
David Cameron response to Liam Fox in full
Read David Cameron's response to Liam Fox's resignation in full on politics.co.uk.
Liam Fox resignation letter in full
Read Liam Fox's resignation letter in full on politics.co.uk.
End of the hunt: Fox falls on his sword
Liam Fox has resigned as defence secretary after a week of speculation about his future.
The Week in Politics: Going foxhunting
If anyone did feel sorry for him, they had only themselves to blame.
Hanging by a thread: The Fox plot thickens
Labour has written to the Electoral Commission demanding a new investigation into Liam Fox following reports that his friend Adam Werrity may be funded by shadowy political donors.
An ugly scandal: Fox row gets personal
Critics lashed out at the "innuendo" which dominated the media attack on Liam Fox today, as the row reached fever pitch.
Labour hunts wounded Fox
Labour turned up the heat on Liam Fox today, as the row over his friendship with Adam Werritty refused to die down.
Fox survives row... for now
Liam Fox managed to survive the storm of allegations around him today, but he still faces an inquiry into his behaviour.
Initial report into Liam Fox in full
Read the initial report into the allegations surrounding Liam Fox in full on politics.co.uk
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