MPs must be given more access to sensitive information as part of a “fundamental” shift towards making sure they sign off on any military action, a cross-party committee has said.

Britain is joining forces with the US to protect shipping in the Gulf after Iran reportedly seized a third tanker, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.

CEO of Veteran's Aid Dr Hugh Milroy writes that he is delighted to see the appointment of a dedicated Minister after years of urging Governments to support UK veterans. 

Boris Johnson has handed Tory rising star Johnny Mercer a job as Defence Minister, as he unveiled a new government office for armed forces veterans.

The UK continued to send child soldiers to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan despite pledging to end the practice, PoliticsHome can reveal.

Jeremy Hunt has warned that the collapse of the Iranian nuclear deal could pose an "existential threat to mankind", as he heads to Brussels to try to salvage the agreement.

Theresa May has insisted that those suspected of the Salisbury chemcial attack must be “brought to justice” as she prepares for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Former Territorial Army serviceman, the Liberal Democrat defence spokesperson Jamie Stone writes to mark Armed Forces Day which offers an opportunity to “thank and celebrate the incredible men and women across our Armed Services”.

A Labour government would set up a trade union-style body to represent members of the Armed Forces, Jeremy Corbyn has said.

Jeremy Hunt has vowed to boost defence spending by 25% over the next five years if he becomes Prime Minister.

Penny Mordaunt made history this year by becoming the first woman to be appointed Secretary of State for Defence. After deciding to back Jeremy Hunt in the Tory leadership contest, the Cabinet Minister is focussing on improving the lives of military personnel and their families. She walks Kevin Schofield through her plans for the MoD, and explains why the Treasury has been ‘missing a trick’

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has accused Philip Hammond of failing to appreciate the value of military spending to the nation.

Downing Street has warned Iran that nothing is off the table in response to its "destabilising activity" in the Middle East.

The sacrifice demonstrated on D-Day remains unprecedented and it is vital that we celebrate the hard-won peace, democracy and diversity that these brave men and women fought for, writes Stephen Morgan 

Theresa May has been accused of a "betrayal" of Northern Ireland veterans as a leaked memo suggested she personally intervened to stop ministers drawing up a new law to shield them from prosecutions.

The Government allowed exports of telephone hacking kit to Saudi Arabia in the months following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, PoliticsHome can reveal.

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has promised fresh action to stop Armed Forces veterans from being "unfairly" pursued over historic killings.

Jeremy Hunt has called for Britain to "decisively increase" its defence spending in comments likely to be seen as a pitch for the Conservative leadership.

Penny Mordaunt has said that dealing with the treatment of Army veterans facing prosecution over their actions in Northern Ireland is a "personal priority" for her.

Outspoken Tory MP Johnny Mercer has told Theresa May he will no longer support the Government in protest at elderly veterans facing prosecutions over historic killings.

CEO Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy responds to Paul Sweeney MP’s call for equal citizenship rights for ‘second-class Commonwealth soldiers’ 

We must bring true equality to those who serve in our armed forces by granting them and their families the right to full British citizenship, says Paul Sweeney MP. 

Instead of celebrating these weapons, we should be embracing the opportunity to work towards disarmament for humanitarian good, the Labour MP writes.

Gavin Williamson will avoid a criminal investigation into his alleged role in leaking top-secret information after the head of the Metropolitan Police said the case would need to be referred to them by ministers.