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UK probes special forces' actions in Afghanistan

LONDON: Britain's defence minister on Wednesday said that allegations of unlawful killings in Afghanistan being examined by an independent inquiry relate to UK special forces.

Bangkok Post

Afghanistan inquiry allegations relate to conduct of UK special forces – Wallace

The Defence Secretary said the confirmation was made in ‘exceptional circumstances’.

The Independent UK

Britain’s military chief dismisses talk of rift with army head as ‘nonsense’

‘Patrick and I haven’t fallen out,’ Admiral Sir Tony Radakin tells MPs

The Independent UK

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UK’s armed forces chief says there is no row over cuts with head of army

Tony Radakin tells MPs that Patrick Sanders’ brief tenure is down to the defence secretary not him

The Guardian - UK

Jens Stoltenberg to stay as Nato chief for another year

Former Norwegian prime minister’s tenure extended for third time ahead of next week’s Vilnius summit

The Guardian - UK

Jens Stoltenberg’s term as Nato chief extended after Ben Wallace’s hopes dashed

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the leadership shown by Mr Stoltenberg in Nato’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

UK forces can only fight intensively for ‘very brief period’ – ex-defence chief

Lord Stirrup, who served as head of the Armed Forces between 2006 and 2010, raised concerns during a defence debate in the Lords.

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What is a Storm Shadow cruise missile?

The missile carries a range exceeding 155 miles and is designed to evade detection despite flying low after being launched

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force recruitment drive discriminated against white men, inquiry finds

The Defence Secretary said 'The treatment of the people applying — it was wrong, unsatisfactory'

Wales Online

Royal Air Force discriminated against white men during recruitment drive, inquiry finds

Former Group Captain Lizzy Nicholl quit her role as head of the drive because she received legal advice which said it was in breach of the Equality Act

The Independent UK

Head of British army could quit in row over further cuts

Gen Sir Patrick Sanders is said to have told defence secretary that the army cannot take more reductions

The Guardian - UK

NATO members have tentative agreement to extend Secretary-General Stoltenberg's tenure another year

NATO members have reached a tentative agreement to ask Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to remain head of the 31-member transatlantic alliance for another year

The Independent UK

Wallace would support Ukraine being fast-tracked through Nato accession

The Defence Secretary said Sweden and Finland’s quick progress ‘opened a very fair question’ about whether Kyiv should be given similar treatment.

The Independent UK

RAF fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft 21 times in just 3 weeks

RAF fighter jets have intercepted Russian aircraft 21 times in just three weeks, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Wallace plays down prospect of future role as Nato chief

The Defence Secretary last week ruled himself out replacing Jens Stoltenberg.

The Week

Was Ben Wallace snubbed for top Nato job?

Joe Biden has snubbed Britain and threatened the special relationship between the US and UK by blocking Ben Wallace’s bid to become Nato secretary-general, government sources claim.

Daily Mirror

Joe Biden 'torpedoes British bid to take over leadership of NATO'

The US President is understood to favour Jens Stoltenberg remaining in charge of the military alliance, despite British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace being widely tipped for the Secretary-General role

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace rules himself out of contention to be Nato chief

Earlier in the month US President Joe Biden said he would support a Nato leader from the UK when he met with Rishi Sunak at the White House.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not going to happen’: Ben Wallace expects hopes of top Nato job to be dashed

UK defence secretary had earlier shown interest in the role, but the US is believed to want Jens Stoltenberg to stay in post

The Guardian - UK

Lack of consensus on next Nato chief could lead to Stoltenberg staying on

Disagreement over possible successors may mean secretary general is asked to remain in role at next month’s summit in Lithuania

The Independent UK

Joe Biden set for ‘mini state visit’ to Britain this summer

US president expected to visit ahead of Nato conference

The Independent UK

Northern European nations pledge to step up protection of undersea, offshore infrastructure

An alliance of northern European nations has pledged to do more to protect critical undersea and offshore infrastructure in the face of shared challenges

The Independent UK

Northern European allies agree to step up efforts to protect underwater cables

The Joint Expeditionary Force also agreed a package of air support measures for Ukraine.

The Independent UK

US offers asylum lifeline to Afghan war hero as UK refuses to recognise his military service

Exclusive: Humiliation for Britain as America – alerted by The Independent – considers safe haven for pilot facing deportation to Rwanda

The Independent UK

Biden to host outgoing NATO secretary-general Stoltenberg as competition to replace him heats up

President Joe Biden is welcoming outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to the White House on Monday as the competition to find his successor to lead the military alliance heats up

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