The UK will fund Afghan security forces after British combat operations in the country cease in 2014, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.

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UK Afghan funding ‘beyond 2014′

The US defence secretary says he is concerned about a Pakistani doctor arrested for providing intelligence for the US raid that killed Osama Bin Laden.

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US fears for Bin Laden ‘informer’

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta expresses confidence in Libya’s new government on a visit to Tripoli, as the UN lifts sanctions on the country’s central bank.

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Pentagon boss praises new Libya

Women are to be allowed to serve on Royal Navy submarines, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed.

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Women to serve on UK submarines

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is expected to warn of more painful decisions ahead as the Ministry of Defence tries to balance its budget.

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‘No going back’ on defence cuts

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta seeks to quash speculation of a military strike against Iran, saying it could have “unintended consequences”.

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US plays down strike against Iran

A multi-millionaire businessman who donated money on the request of former Defence Secretary Liam Fox says he feels it was wasted.

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Fox scandal donor felt ‘mugged’

British military personnel are starting to return home from their Libyan mission after receiving congratulations from the defence secretary for a “job well done”.

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UK military starting Libya return

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says there will be no rethink of plans to order Tory MPs to vote against the call for a referendum on UK membership of the EU.

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Hammond defends EU vote stance

City of London Police are considering whether to investigate Adam Werritty, the close friend of former Defence Secretary Liam Fox, for possible fraud.

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Police consider Fox friend probe

Liam Fox insists he is fully focused on his job as defence secretary following fresh claims about the role played by his friend Adam Werritty.

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I’m back to normal working – Fox

Number 10 says David Cameron has “full confidence” in Defence Secretary Liam Fox after questions about the working relationship between Mr Fox and a friend.

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Cameron ‘full confidence’ in Fox

Defence Secretary Liam Fox apologises over his working relationship with his former flatmate and best man Adam Werritty.

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Fox apologises over Werritty role

David Cameron wants initial findings of a Ministry of Defence inquiry into Defence Secretary Liam Fox’s work relationship with a friend on his desk by Monday.

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PM demands Fox answers by Monday

Baroness Thatcher, the former prime minister, makes a rare public appearance, attending Defence Secretary Liam Fox’s 50th birthday party.

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Thatcher attends Fox’s 50th party