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MoD paid millions into Saudi account amid BAE corruption scandal
Documents show officials stressing need to ‘keep the Saudis on side’ after revelations about notorious al-Yamamah...
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Two men acquitted of bribing Saudis in huge British defence deal
Jury acquits Jeffrey Cook and John Mason after lawyers argue payments were authorised by UK and...
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Labour seeks Trident assurances after reports of missile test failure
Dummy missile’s first-stage boosters reportedly did not ignite in test off coast of Florida last monthLabour...
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UK special forces blocked resettlement applications from elite Afghan troops
MoD conducts review but stands accused of conflict of interest while public inquiry investigates conduct of...
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Venezuela mounts military exercises as UK sends warship to support Guyana
Nicolás Maduro orders ‘defensive’ manoeuvres as British Navy deploys vessel in territorial disputeVenezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro...