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UK & World News: MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic' (2/10/2012 1:30:21 AM)
Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.
Breaking news: MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic' (2/10/2012 1:07:59 AM)
Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.
Breaking News: MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic' (2/10/2012 1:07:59 AM)
Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.
Work to begin in flood-risk towns (2/9/2012 9:04:05 PM)
Construction is to begin on 60 flood and coastal defence schemes across England in the next financial year, the government says.
Prince Harry completes Apache training (2/9/2012 11:44:07 AM)
Prince Harry has completed 18 months of training on the Apache Attack Helicopter.Related StoriesPrince Harry qualifies as Apache helicopter pilotMPs attack 'grotesque' defence cutsRelated StoriesBig Time Rush talk dance-offs with One DirectionSyrian attacks on Homs kills 50CCTV of tractor-driving thieves ram raiding bankIs this Iceland's Loch Ness worm monster?David Cameron: 'Capello wrong on John Terry'
Defence Cuts 'May Leave Britain Ineffective' (2/9/2012 8:28:42 AM)
Britain's parliamentary defence committee is warning that it may no longer be possible to conduct operations such as the intervention in Libya last year after severe cuts imposed by a £39bn debt in the Ministry of Defence.
VIDEO: RAF Apache prize for Captain Wales (2/9/2012 7:24:05 AM)
Prince Harry has qualified as an Apache helicopter pilot after 18 months of rigorous training in the UK and the US, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 6:49:50 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
UK & World News: Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 6:10:04 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Breaking News: Government suffers NHS Bill defeat (2/9/2012 6:10:04 AM)
The Government has suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.
Breaking News: Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 6:10:04 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Breaking News: Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 6:10:04 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
David Cameron denies NHS Bill 'disaster' claim (2/9/2012 2:10:44 AM)
David Cameron mounted a passionate defence of the coalition's controversial health reforms today despite the legislation being branded a "disaster".
Breaking news: Government suffers NHS Bill defeat (2/9/2012 1:50:42 AM)
The Government has suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.
Breaking news: Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 1:50:42 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 1:50:42 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 1:50:42 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Mandaric can sleep easy after 'horrible dream' (2/9/2012 1:49:26 AM)
The two men who hugged in the dock of Court Six yesterday have had their differences – Milan Mandaric called Harry Redknapp's move from Ports-mouth to Southampton a "bitter divorce" – but their friendship has remained intact throughout years of suspicion and accusation. At its conclusion the "odd couple", as one defence barrister called them, struck a similar chord. Redknapp's "nightmare" was Mandaric's "horrible dream".Related StoriesJames Lawton: Cool heads are needed – yet Dalglish still fuels the firesJames Lawton: Sadness and anger over the ultimate betrayalTale of the trial: Laughter, anger... and bulldogsRedknapp walks free
Watchdog warning over defence cuts (2/9/2012 12:44:44 AM)
The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Breaking News: Government suffers NHS Bill defeat (2/8/2012 10:48:35 PM)
The Government has suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.
UK & World News: Government suffers NHS Bill defeat (2/8/2012 10:29:54 PM)
The Government has suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.
UK & World News: PM denies NHS Bill 'disaster' claim (2/8/2012 5:08:10 PM)
David Cameron has mounted a passionate defence of the coalition's controversial health reforms despite the legislation being branded a "disaster".
Breaking news: PM denies NHS Bill 'disaster' claim (2/8/2012 5:08:09 PM)
David Cameron has mounted a passionate defence of the coalition's controversial health reforms despite the legislation being branded a "disaster".
Breaking News: PM denies NHS Bill 'disaster' claim (2/8/2012 4:09:08 PM)
David Cameron has mounted a passionate defence of the coalition's controversial health reforms despite the legislation being branded a "disaster".
Breaking News: PM denies NHS Bill 'disaster' claim (2/8/2012 4:09:08 PM)
David Cameron has mounted a passionate defence of the coalition's controversial health reforms despite the legislation being branded a "disaster".
UK & World News: 'Passionate' PM defends NHS reforms (2/8/2012 4:09:08 PM)
David Cameron has launched a passionate defence of the Government's controversial NHS reforms in the face of Labour calls to drop the troubled legislation.
Breaking news: 'Passionate' PM defends NHS reforms (2/8/2012 3:29:12 PM)
David Cameron has launched a passionate defence of the Government's controversial NHS reforms in the face of Labour calls to drop the troubled legislation.
'Passionate' PM defends NHS reforms (2/8/2012 3:07:56 PM)
David Cameron has launched a passionate defence of the Government's controversial NHS reforms in the face of Labour calls to drop the troubled legislation.
PM denies NHS Bill 'disaster' claim (2/8/2012 3:07:56 PM)
David Cameron has mounted a passionate defence of the coalition's controversial health reforms despite the legislation being branded a "disaster".
Breaking News: 'Passionate' PM defends NHS reforms (2/8/2012 1:29:28 PM)
David Cameron has launched a passionate defence of the Government's controversial NHS reforms in the face of Labour calls to drop the troubled legislation.
Breaking News: 'Passionate' PM defends NHS reforms (2/8/2012 1:29:28 PM)
David Cameron has launched a passionate defence of the Government's controversial NHS reforms in the face of Labour calls to drop the troubled legislation.
AVB backs Capello over Terry row (2/7/2012 11:08:30 PM)
"He has the right to his opinion and to share that defence with the player," says Chelsea boss
Widnes Vikings in fierce defence of their controversial new artificial pitch (2/7/2012 1:49:07 AM)
SUPER LEAGUE newcomers Widnes Vikings have launched a strong defence of their controversial new £500,000 i-pitch.
Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric compared to Hollywood's 'odd couple' (2/7/2012 12:44:06 AM)
The Tottenham manager and former Portsmouth chairman were compared to Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau as defence barrister Lord Ken Macdonald QC attacked the Crown's case.
Ferdinand and Terry is today's hot topic but time moves on (2/6/2012 11:04:07 AM)
Rio Ferdinand and John Terry, on opposite sides of a public conflict, were again on different sides of the argument yesterday. While Ferdinand was wearing the shirt of Manchester United, part of a defence that was exposed as Chelsea surged ahead, Terry was wearing the tracksuit of Chelsea, only able to watch as his team-mates responded with soft generosity of their own.
Unions defend Jane Davidson’s legacy in shaping education in Wales (2/6/2012 10:07:57 AM)
UNION leaders have launched a defence of Wales’ education vision and the policies introduced since devolution, despite mounting evidence of a slide in school standards.
Breaking news: Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 6:28:05 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Pontypridd: Unions defend Jane Davidson’s legacy in shaping education in Wales (2/6/2012 6:28:05 AM)
UNION leaders have launched a defence of Wales’ education vision and the policies introduced since devolution, despite mounting evidence of a slide in school standards.
Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 3:24:17 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Breaking News: Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 3:09:18 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Breaking News: Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 3:09:18 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Breaking News: Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 3:09:18 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 1:27:53 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Waning stars of Ferdinand and Terry soon to be eclipsed (2/6/2012 1:24:15 AM)
Rio Ferdinand and John Terry, on opposite sides of a public conflict, were again on different sides of the argument yesterday. While Ferdinand was wearing the shirt of Manchester United, part of a defence that was exposed as Chelsea surged ahead, Terry was wearing the tracksuit of Chelsea, only able to watch as his team-mates responded with soft generosity of their own.
Europe Sizing up Cheltenham defence (2/6/2012 1:24:15 AM)
For the second Sunday in succession, it would seem that events in Ireland ticked another box in the "Cheltenham bankers" column. Seven days after Hurricane Fly showed that his grip on his two-mile hurdles crown is not for prising, Sizing Europe presented his own persuasive case ahead of the defence of his two-mile chasing title.
National Sport: Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 1:09:03 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
UK & World News: Capello criticises Terry decision (2/6/2012 1:09:03 AM)
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Rebels killed in clashes in Timbuktu (2/6/2012 12:44:57 AM)
Mali's defence ministry says the armed forces have killed about 20 northern separatist rebels and taken a dozen more prisoner during two days of clashes in the Timbuktu region. Related StoriesMidnight's children: Could the Lord’s Resistance Army's horrific practices in Africa soon end?Was football riot orchestrated to inflame Egypt?ANC expels youth leader Julius MalemaSaif Gaddafi's trial could begin within weeks, says NTCForeigners among 43 NGO workers to be tried in Egypt
Scott Quigg beats Jamie Arthur (2/5/2012 10:44:04 PM)
Scott Quigg recovered from a fourth-round knockdown to stop Jamie Arthur in the eighth to make a successful first defence of his British super-bantamweight title.
Football News: Fabio Capello future in balance after England coach defends John Terry over racism row (2/5/2012 10:28:22 PM)
Major question marks hung over Fabio Capello’s status as England coach on Sunday night after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
10 die as Dominican Republic migrant boat sinks (2/5/2012 8:25:23 PM)
Dozens missing after vessel probably headed for Puerto Rico sank at night, say officialsAn overloaded boat carrying migrants from the Dominican Republic overturned in the pre-dawn darkness on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and leaving dozens missing, officials said.The migrants had left from near the town of Nagua, on the country's north-east coast, and were apparently headed to the US island territory of Puerto Rico, a frequent destination for migrants from the Dominican Republic.Rescue teams from the country's civil defence department and volunteers were searching by air and sea in Samana Bay for any signs of survivors.Authorities had rescued nine people and some said there were as many as 60 people on board, according to Jeffrey Pimentel, a fire chief in Samana province. The bodies of 4 women and six men had been recovered.Thousands of Dominican migrants try to reach Puerto Rico as illegal immigrants in open boats that are ill-suited to the journey.Dominican RepublicPuerto Ric
Scott Quigg gets up off the canvas to stop Jamie Arthur and retain champ's belt (2/5/2012 10:03:43 AM)
Scott Quigg recovered from a fourth-round knockdown to stop Jamie Arthur in the eighth to make a successful first defence of his British super-bantamweight title.
Scotland v England: Stuart Lancaster new-look team defended like bulldogs to win at Murrayfield (2/5/2012 6:04:28 AM)
Good defence and discipline at important stages of the game was the key to winning at Murrayfield.
Anger at Polish builders squatting in Army homes - and using British law to live there for free (2/5/2012 12:44:30 AM)
The three Eastern European men moved into a Ministry of Defence semi-detached house next to dozens of Service families three weeks ago.
Breaking News: Rio feels for brother Anton (2/4/2012 8:08:36 PM)
Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of younger brother Anton while admitting he has been left disillusioned by the current racism issues blighting football.
Breaking News: Police control rival demonstrations (2/4/2012 8:08:36 PM)
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
Breaking news: Police control rival demonstrations (2/4/2012 8:08:34 PM)
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
Breaking News: Police control rival demonstrations (2/4/2012 6:29:35 PM)
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
UK & World News: Police control rival demonstrations (2/4/2012 6:29:35 PM)
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
Police control rival demonstrations (2/4/2012 5:47:27 PM)
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
Rio Ferdinand: Race row has been 'tough' on my brother Anton (2/4/2012 5:04:29 PM)
Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of younger brother Anton while admitting he has been left disillusioned by the current racism issues blighting football.
National Sport: Rio feels for brother Anton (2/4/2012 4:48:00 PM)
Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of younger brother Anton while admitting he has been left disillusioned by the current racism issues blighting football.
Rio feels for brother Anton (2/4/2012 3:08:04 PM)
Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of younger brother Anton while admitting he has been left disillusioned by the current racism issues blighting football.
National Sport: Watkins inspires Leeds to victory (2/4/2012 8:51:23 AM)
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
WWII radar station is auctioned (2/4/2012 8:08:18 AM)
A former radar station in Kent which played a role in the defence of Britain during WWII is to go under the hammer.
Watkins inspires Leeds to victory (2/4/2012 7:47:07 AM)
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Leeds 34 Jull KR 14: Kallym Watkins hat-trick (2/4/2012 12:44:22 AM)
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Super League crown with a hard-fought victory on Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Leeds 34-16 Hull KR (2/4/2012 12:04:17 AM)
Kallum Watkins records a second-half hat-trick as Leeds begin the defence of their Super League title by beating Hull KR at Headingley.
Breaking News: Watkins inspires Leeds to victory (2/3/2012 11:27:53 PM)
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Prince William deployed to Falkland Islands (2/3/2012 5:04:02 PM)
Prince William has arrived in the Falkland Islands for a routine deployment as part of a four-man search and rescue crew, Britain's Ministry of Defence said Thursday.
Fighter jets: Bomb bays to Delhi (2/3/2012 3:47:04 PM)
“WE’VE been waiting for this day for 30 years,” said Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s president, on the news this week that India had gone into exclusive negotiations with Dassault Aviation, a French firm, to buy 126 of its Rafale warplanes for $15 billion-20 billion. France has not sold a single Rafale overseas, and until this week the plane’s future looked iffy. Shares in Dassault Aviation soared by 18.5%.The loser, ironically, was the Rafale’s cousin, the Eurofighter Typhoon, built by a consortium led by EADS, Europe’s defence and aerospace champion, which is jointly controlled by Germany and France. EADS itself owns a 46% stake in Dassault, a legacy of earlier French government meddling, so its own shares inched up on the news.Dassault won its exclusive-bidder status by offering the lower price. Both European jets had satisfied the technical requirements of the Indian Air Force, which wants zippier planes to guard against China’s Chengdu J-10 combat aircraft and Pakistan’s ageing American
Esher defence will be key in survival fight (2/3/2012 3:47:04 PM)
Esher boss Mike Schmid believes his side's defence will decide the outcome of Saturday’s crunch visit of fellow strugglers London Scottish.
Esher defence will be key in survival fight (2/3/2012 3:47:04 PM)
Esher boss Mike Schmid believes his side's defence will decide the outcome of Saturday’s crunch visit of fellow strugglers London Scottish.
Leaders unite against SDL march (2/3/2012 3:04:35 PM)
Four of Scotland's highest profile politicians urge councillors to block moves by the Scottish Defence League to march in Glasgow.
Prince's Falklands tour 'routine' (2/3/2012 11:24:38 AM)
UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond denies that the deployment of Prince William to the Falkland Islands is provocation towards Argentina.
Chinese special forces train in the snow (2/2/2012 10:03:58 PM)
China has been showing off its winter fighting capabilities by staging a gruelling weekend of outdoor exercises for its special forces.Related StoriesChinese special forces: Bizarre snow training ritualsDefence Secretary Philip Hammond on 'grotesque' army cutsMPs attack 'grotesque' defence cutsUS to slash armed forcesRelated StoriesSpectacular icy scenes on Mount Tai in China
Call to reopen Taylor's defence (2/2/2012 8:24:04 PM)
The court trying the former Liberian President Charles Taylor is asked to re-open the defence case to consider a UN report into Liberian mercenaries.
Prince William deployed to Falklands (2/2/2012 6:44:28 PM)
Prince William has arrived in the Falkland Islands for a routine deployment as part of a four-man search and rescue crew, Britain's Ministry of Defence said Thursday.
Carroll witness accused of lying (2/2/2012 12:24:37 PM)
A defence lawyer at the trial of two men charged with murdering a police officer accuses a prosecution witness of lying to the court.
US 'will cut' Afghan role in 2013 (2/2/2012 5:23:57 AM)
The US will seek to wind down combat operations in Afghanistan in 2013, the defence secretary says, more than a year before a deadline for withdrawal.
Breaking News: HMS Dauntless off to Falklands (1/31/2012 5:47:52 PM)
One of the Royal Navy's most advanced new warships is being sent to the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence said.
UK & World News: HMS Dauntless off to Falklands (1/31/2012 3:08:23 PM)
One of the Royal Navy's most advanced new warships is being sent to the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence said.
Breaking News: HMS Dauntless off to Falklands (1/31/2012 1:30:14 PM)
One of the Royal Navy's most advanced new warships is being sent to the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence said.
Breaking news: HMS Dauntless off to Falklands (1/31/2012 12:48:08 PM)
One of the Royal Navy's most advanced new warships is being sent to the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence said.
HMS Dauntless off to Falklands (1/31/2012 12:24:28 PM)
One of the Royal Navy's most advanced new warships is being sent to the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence said.
Dunfermline: Dunfermline stopper Andy Dowie: Keeper Iain Turner showed his class after Pittodrie blunder (1/31/2012 9:48:25 AM)
ANDY DOWIE has leapt to the defence of his Dunfermline team-mate Iain Turner after his blunder handed Aberdeen victory at the weekend.
Bundesliga blog: Could BVB’s Japanese star be the next player on Premier League clubs' radar? (1/30/2012 4:30:14 PM)
Welcome to our German football blog, courtesy of Ross Dunbar of brand new German football site bundesligafootball.co.uk. *** Borussia Dortmund are making a strong fight in their defence of the Bundesliga championship. For the first time in nine years, BVB got their hands on the famous shield last season after enduring a rollercoaster decade which saw the club almost go out of business back in 2006. But taking into account the financial difficulties of the past five years, Jurgen Klopp has don...
Company given £483m MoD contract (1/30/2012 12:03:58 PM)
A missile systems company based in Filton near Bristol is awarded a defence contract, worth £483m.
Navy Unveils New Supersonic Missile System (1/30/2012 11:27:26 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new defence system able to intercept enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
Man Utd FC: Lay off ‘dodgy’ De Gea says Manchester United striker Michael Owen (1/30/2012 8:47:08 AM)
MANCHESTER United striker Michael Owen has launched a defence of team-mate David De Gea after the Spanish goalkeeper came in for criticism following the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield.
Breaking News: New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 4:28:05 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
Breaking news: New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 4:28:05 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 3:07:28 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
UK & World News: New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 2:28:47 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 2:28:47 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 2:28:47 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
Breaking News: New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 1:47:06 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
New air defence system unveiled (1/30/2012 12:44:12 AM)
The Royal Navy has revealed details of a new air defence system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
SFL: Division Three: Stranraer 5 Alegin 2 (1/29/2012 10:47:27 PM)
A FIVE-STAR show by Stranraer helped them see off Elgin – but Blues boss Keith Knox was more concerned with the two goals his defence let in.
Owen backs under-fire De Gea (1/29/2012 5:07:47 PM)
Manchester United striker Michael Owen has launched a defence of team-mate David De Gea after the Spanish goalkeeper came in for criticism following the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield.