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British, French Defence Ministers' meeting cancelled amid AUKUS crisis: Re
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], September 20 (ANI/Sputnik): A meeting between UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his French counterpart Florence Parly was cancelled because of the diplomatic row over the AUKUS deal between Australia, the US and the UK that stole away the $66 billion contract Paris had signed
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UK's evacuation into 'final hours' in Afghanistan: UK Defence Secretary
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], August 27 (ANI): UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Friday (local time) said that its evacuation mission is in 'final hours' in Afghanistan, four days prior to the August 31 deadline by the Taliban.
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'Not on the cards': UK Defence Secretary on whether British forces will re
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], August 16 (ANI): British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace said on Monday that British forces will not be returning to Afghanistan after the Taliban seized the Afghan capital city of Kabul.
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British Army chief criticises soldiers behaviour after claims of sexual as
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], Apr 6 (ANI): British Army Chief of the General Staff Mark Carleton-Smith on Friday condemned the "unacceptable" behaviour displayed by soldiers after several allegations including claims of sexual assault raised questions over troops' conduct.
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UK extends support to NATO troops in Afghanistan
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Sep 5 (ANI): 100 Welsh Guards were added to the NATO troops in Afghanistan during United Kingdom (UK) Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's visit in Kabul last week, UK's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
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UK Defence Secretary resigns over sexual harassment allegation
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [U.K.], Nov. 2 (ANI): British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigned from his position on Wednesday after he admitted that his behaviour towards women in the past had "fallen short".
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UK Defence Secretary visits India to enhance defence relationship
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 11 (ANI): United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon MP will visit India from 11-14 April , the third British Cabinet Minister to visit India during April.
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