...the Defence Secretary signed a multimillion pound deal to develop the Duqm Port, giving the UK a maritime base east of Suez. Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, said: This agreement...
...lead role in a new NATO rapid-reaction force aimed at bolstering defence of eastern European allies, committing up to 1,000 troops and 4 fighter jets to nations fearful of Russian...
...to form a “state” is also inaccurate and would be dismissed by many of our partners in the Middle East. While they may hold territory and can fund fighters through...
...for Defence and will be leading the delegation to Air India in Bangalore this month, forging particularly constructive relationships in the Middle-East. We have, of course, also been active on...
...The Financial Times and The Times preview a speech to be made by the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon at the Institute of Directors North East Annual Dinner where he will...
...45 destroyer will spend nine months working with allies in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Gulf to protect allied and merchant shipping and wider British interests in the region. The...
...about defending its values, suggesting destabilising Russian military action in the east of Ukraine had made the case for a European combined force more compelling. In response, a UK Government...
...independently, to be a force of its own in the world’. Our rapid reaction to events in the Middle East, Sierra Leone and Ukraine recently highlight that the flexible strategy...
...East. The UK will send around 75 military trainers and headquarter staff to provide training in areas such as the use of small arms, infantry tactics and medical skills. Read...
...cover yesterday’s proactive announcement that the UK is to train Syrian forces in the Middle East to fight against ISIL. The papers suggest that this represents a “stepping up” of...
