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Spending watchdog claims the MoD ‘continually fails to learn from its mistakes’
Cloud contract for GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 with US tech group aims to speed analysis but likely to ignite sovereignty fears
Taskforce set up to disrupt Isis six years ago turns its attention to new ‘grey zone’ threats such as cyber
Move will allow £250m diplomatic vessel to be built in the UK by avoiding WTO tender rules
The Ajax has yet to enter service, more than a decade after a multibillion pound deal was signed
Contingency plans for Trident consider US and France if no long-term lease possible on navy facilities such as Faslane
But Labour claims ministers have ‘significantly’ underestimated number of Afghan citizens Britain ‘left behind’
Defence secretary expresses ‘deep regret’ but government now faces questions on foreign policy and protecting civilians
Price tag on so-called trade yacht aimed at promoting UK business soars even before contract to build it is awarded
Lloyd Austin raises issue of use of limited UK military assets as new carrier arrives in region
Parliamentary report highlights ‘shocking evidence’ of bullying, harassment and sexual assault
The £5.5bn Ajax programme has been beset by delays and design problems and may now be in doubt
Trials of US-made Ajax have been halted twice over injuries from issues with noise and vibration, MPs told
George Robertson sent critical letter to Robin Cook siding with British Aerospace chief over arms sales to Indonesia in 1997
Documents relate to HMS Defender’s passage through waters off Crimea that prompted Moscow backlash
Spending watchdog finds cumulative net delays of 254 months on 13 programmes
Gen Sir Nick Carter says cyber experts could ‘move seamlessly’ between civilian and defence roles
Ajax armoured vehicle’s problems were flagged up 11 months before suspension of trials
Campaigners want full disclosure to ensure British military personnel are not complicit in abuses
Torture, genocide and crimes against humanity were excluded from five-year limit
Peers say bill will damage Britain’s standing on the international stage
Tech experts can now be taken directly into senior ranks without having to work their way up the hierarchy
Army to lose 9,500 personnel while older tanks, aircraft and warships will be retired
Tory MPs angry at seeking deeper links with Beijing as Raab admits deals necessary with nations breaching human rights
Trident, counterterror and the union take centre stage in biggest foreign policy assessment since cold war
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