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Libya: Arab League condemns ‘bombardment of civilians’
Missile and air strikes against Gaddafi’s forces in Libya are hailed a success by the west, but the Arab League chief has condemned the “bombardment of civilians”.
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Cuts ‘will damage UK defence’ warn ex military chiefs
Former military chiefs heavily criticise the Government over planned defence cuts, saying they will seriously effect UK naval capabilities.
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Nimrod loss leaves ‘massive gap’ in UK security
Scrapping the RAF Nimrod surveillance planes will leave a “massive gap” in British security, former defence chiefs warn in a last ditch attempt to save the aircrafts.
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Final flight for Harrier jump jet
The Harrier jet makes its final flight – from RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. But the plane’s early retirement as a result of defence spending cuts remains controversial, writes Carl Dinnen.
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How Russian agents could be used in Britain today
Following the arrest of Mike Hancock MP’s assistant researcher Katia Zatuliveter, a former intelligence officer tells Channel 4 News about the ways the Russians use intelligence agents in the UK.
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FactCheck: Entente Cordiale?
FactCheck analyses the British/French defence treaties.
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UK and France sign historic defence deal
As the UK and France agree to share military capabilities including aircraft carriers, a defence expert tells Channel 4 News he is surprised at the “sexy” top-level deal.
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For sale: Harrier fleet. One careful owner.
Britain’s decommissioned fleet of Harrier jump jets could be sold abroad, but how much money is it likely to raise? And a former Harrier pilot tells Channel 4 News what makes it so special.
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HMS Ark Royal scrapped in Defence cuts
The Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal is to be scrapped along with its fleet of Harrier jets as the coalition prepares to announce cuts in the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
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Harrier jet’s replacement ten years away
The Harrier jet is to be retired after more than 40 years of service to the RAF and Navy, the government confirmed today in its announcement of defence spending cuts.
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CutsCheck: Liam Fox’s leaked letter
In a leaked letter, Defence Secretary Liam Fox tells the Prime Minister of his fears for the nation’s defence capability if the Coalition’s budget cuts aren’t reigned in. But how much will speculated cuts save?
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British forces in Afghanistan: why are we there?
Britain’s presence in Afghanistan has seen military deaths soar beyond 300. But what lies next for UK forces? A former commander and soldier write for Channel 4 News about future strategy.
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National Theatre Wales on stage at army base
The intermittent sound of gunfire will provide a backdrop to a new production from the National Theatre Wales, writes Channel 4 News reporter Stephanie West.
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Why the UK cannot pull out of Afghanistan
Writing for Channel 4 News as the UK death toll reached 300, former British commander Colonel Richard Kemp said the UK could not afford to leave the country until its objectives are achieved.
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Hague in Washington shows how much has stayed the same
First stop for new Foreign Secretary William Hague is Washington – it makes sense for a new foreign secretary who takes the traditional view that Britain’s relations with America trump all others, writes international editor Lindsey Hilsum.