2010 United Kingdom Special Weapons News

Fox defends UK defence review as process, not an event IRNA 06 Dec 2010 -- Defence Secretary Liam Fox Monday rejected criticism of the UK government’s defence review, saying that it was “a process, not an event.”
Russia's probes information on alleged Russian spy in UK RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2010 -- The Russian embassy in London has requested information from the British authorities on the arrest of alleged Russian spy Katia Zatuliveter, a spokesman for the embassy said on Monday.
Alleged Russian spy 'had access' to UK nuclear information - paper RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2010 -- An alleged Russian spy working for a British member of parliament has been researching the UK's nuclear capabilities, the Daily Telegraph said.
Report: Russian 'Spy' Found In British Parliament RFE/RL 05 Dec 2010 -- A Russian woman working as an aide to a British parliamentarian is facing deportation after security services arrested her on suspicion of espionage.
British MP denies his aide is another Russian spy RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2010 -- British Member of Parliament Mike Hancock denied his Russian assistant, who is facing deportation, is a spy, British media said.
UK-France deal includes nuclear material transfers IRNA 01 Dec 2010 -- Britain's Defence Secretary Fox has confirmed that last month's military agreement with France includes transfers of nuclear material.
WikiLeaks: Britain Pledged to Protect US in Iraq Inquiry VOA 01 Dec 2010 -- Documents indicate Britain's previous government gave secret assurances to Washington that it would "protect U.S. interests" during a special inquiry.
UK made US pledge to limit Iraq inquiry, WikiLeaks reveal IRNA 01 Dec 2010 -- The British government promised to protect America's interests ahead of last year’s opening of the inquiry into the Iraq war.
100th British soldier killed in Afghanistan this year IRNA 18 Nov 2010 -- A soldier has been killed in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan, becoming the 100th UK fatality in the war this year.
UK defence cuts 'manageable,' armed forces chief insists IRNA 17 Nov 2010 -- The loss of Britain's military capability from defence budget cuts will pose risks but will be manageable.
UK insists French deal 'not affect' nuclear deterrent IRNA 16 Nov 2010 -- The British government has denied that Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation with France affects the independence of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
UK admirals call for rethink on navy cuts IRNA 10 Nov 2010 -- A group of former British navy chiefs Wednesday urged the government to reverse its decision to scrap the aircraft carrier Ark Royal and the fleet of Harrier jets, saying they were 'the most dangerous of the defence cuts'.
UK denies nuclear cooperation with France breaches NPT IRNA 10 Nov 2010 -- The British government has denied that last-week’s 50-year nuclear deal with France breaches the Non-proliferation Treaty.
UK ?misleadingly optimistic’ over Afghan war, says former envoy IRNA 10 Nov 2010 -- Britain's former special envoy to Afghanistan has called for political leaders to challenge some of the “very optimistic military advice” they get on the situation in Afghanistan.
UK refuses to condone Bush use of waterboarding IRNA 09 Nov 2010 -- The British government Tuesday sought to distance itself from former US president George W Bush’s admission of authoring waterboarding by saying it considered the simulated drowning technique as “torture.”
UK navy website suspended after being hacked IRNA 08 Nov 2010 -- Britain’s Royal Navy website was suspended Monday after being hacked into by a Romanian operating under the name TinKode.
UK-France Defence Co-operation Treaty announced UK MoD 02 Nov 2010 -- A new programme of defence co-operation between the UK and France has been announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today, Tuesday 2 November 2010. The programme is to be delivered through an overarching Defence Co-operation Treaty, a subordinate treaty relating to a joint nuclear facility, a letter of intent signed by Defence Ministers and a package of joint defence initiatives.
Britain, France Sign Historic Defense Pacts VOA 02 Nov 2010 -- France and Britain have signed treaties that will see the two nuclear-armed powers cooperate on defense, including a joint rapid deployment force and shared use of aircraft carriers.
Controversial nuclear element in new Anglo-French defence deal IRNA 02 Nov 2010 -- Defence Secretary Liam Fox said that it makes “perfect sense” to develop common practices in a world of tight resources ahead of Britain signing a far-reaching defence agreement with France Tuesday.
Britain, France Sign Landmark Defense Deal RFE/RL 02 Nov 2010 -- The leaders of Britain and France have sealed agreements on a defense partnership between their two nations which is unparalleled in scope.
UK to sell fleet of axed Harrier jump jets IRNA 01 Nov 2010 -- The British government was reported Monday to be seeking buyers for the country’s fleet of Harrier jump jets that are being decommissioned in defense cuts announced last month.
BAE Systems Announces Ambush Submarine Launch Date BAE Systems 01 Nov 2010 -- BAE Systems has announced it will launch the second Astute class submarine on 16 December 2010. The 7,400 tonne nuclear powered attack submarine, Ambush, will be rolled out and officially named at the Company’s shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Defence review failed to rethink UK's global role, says survey IRNA 29 Oct 2010 -- RUSI: The British government's strategic defence review lost an opportunity to radically rethink the UK's global role.
British spy chief makes first public speech RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2010 -- The head of the British Secret Intelligence Service John Sawers became the first spy chief in 100 years to deliver a public speech.
UK in dilemma over use of torture, says MI6 chief IRNA 28 Oct 2010 -- The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service has insisted MI6 has 'nothing whatsoever' to do with torture but said it presented a constant dilemma.
Intimidation techniques found in British interrogation manual IRNA 26 Oct 2010 -- The British military has been training interrogators in techniques that include threats, sensory deprivation and enforced nakedness.
UK nuclear deterrent totally dependent on US IRNA 25 Oct 2010 -- London mayor Boris Johnson: To claim that Britain's Trident nuclear missile system is independent is a "complete fiction."
UK nuclear submarine runs aground off Scotland IRNA 22 Oct 2010 -- Britain’s newest and largest nuclear-powered attack submarine has run aground near the Isle of Skye off Scotland, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Friday.
DoD News: Statement by Press Secretary Geoff Morrell on the U.K. Strategic Defense and Security Review DoD 20 Oct 2010 -- "The U.K. Strategic Defense and Security Review and accompanying National Security Strategy have undertaken the difficult but necessary task of setting priorities and making choices during tough fiscal times."
Indo-UK joint air exercise begins in West Bengal IRNA 20 Oct 2010 -- Indian Air Force's (IAF) frontline Su-30 MKI fighter jets and Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Wednesday began a 17-day wargames codenamed 'Ex-Indradhanush' at the Kalaikunda airbase in West Bengal.
UK cuts ends chapter of Iraq-style invasions IRNA 20 Oct 2010 -- Britain's armed forces would be no longer able to mount the kind of military operations conducted in Iraq and Afghanistan due to the scale of cuts announced in the government's strategic defence review, analysts have said.
Strategic Defence and Security Review published UK MoD Defence Policy and Business 19 Oct 2010 -- The outcome of the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), which sets out how the Government will deliver the priorities identified in the National Security Strategy, has been published today, Tuesday 19 October 2010.
Britain Cuts Defense Spending VOA 19 Oct 2010 -- Britain on Tuesday announced plans to cut the country's defense budget that include losing thousands of troops and slashing weapons programs. British allies are concerned that the cuts might affect the country's status as a global power.
UK welcomes Congress approval of US Defence Trade Treaty IRNA 19 Oct 2010 -- Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey has welcomed the delayed approval by the US Congress of the US-UK Defence Trade Co-operation Treaty last month that allows preparations for the implementation of the 2007 agreement to begin.
Defence cuts could leave Britain open to air attack, MPs warned IRNA 13 Oct 2010 -- Defence cuts could leave Britain unable to defend its air space, counter threats from hostile states or conduct major foreign military campaigns, MPs have been warned.
Former military chief expects UK to defer Trident replacement IRNA 06 Oct 2010 -- Former military chief Sir Richard Dannatt suggested Wednesday that the UK government was likely to delay controversial plans to renew the country’s Trident nuclear missile system when it announces its defence review later this month.
Fox warns against substantial defence cuts while UK is at war IRNA 29 Sep 2010 -- Substantial defence spending cuts while Britain is at war will result in "grave consequences," Def Secretary Liam Fox has warned.
UK makes defence pledge to US IRNA 24 Sep 2010 -- Britain has given a direct promise to the US that it will keep its nuclear deterrent and maintain special forces, despite facing up to 25% cuts in the upcoming strategic defence and security review, it was reported on Friday.
Renewing UK nuclear missiles will cost more jobs, report warns IRNA 14 Sep 2010 -- The net impact of going ahead with the replacement of Britain’s Trident system will be at a cost of more defence job losses.
UK investigator sacked for ?unauthorised’ nuclear disclosure IRNA 24 Aug 2010 -- A British customs investigator has been sacked after being accused of leaking classified information about an international nuclear smuggling ring to two US journalists, it was reported Tuesday.
United Kingdom Awards Lockheed Martin $5 Million Order for Desert Hawk III Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lockheed Martin 24 Aug 2010 -- The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $5.1 million contract for additional Desert Hawk III unmanned aircraft vehicles.
UK navy 'dangerously weak,' military institute warns IRNA 23 Aug 2010 -- Britain’s Navy is dangerously weak, risking the silent principles of the UK's national security unless the future fleet is restored and adequately sized, a leading military institute warned Monday.
Include Trident in UK defence review, says former Lib Dem leader IRNA 20 Aug 2010 -- Former Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Menzies Campbell, has broken ranks with the UK’s new coalition government by joining calls for the country’s Trident nuclear weapons system to be included in Britain's strategic defence review.
Submarine distress beacon enters service with Royal Navy Thales 17 Aug 2010 -- Thales UK’s highly successful submarine distress beacon has been accepted into service with the Royal Navy (RN).
Kazakh, British, U.S. Troops Open Drills RFE/RL 16 Aug 2010 -- Kazakh, British and U.S. troops are teaming up for 10 days of joint military exercises.
UK faces ?dangerous’ £37bn defence deficit, Fox warns IRNA 13 Aug 2010 -- Britain’s coalition government is having to deal with a "dangerous deficit" in the country’s defence budget and drastic reforms are needed, Defence Secretary, Liam Fox, warned on Friday.
Fire investigation at UK's nuclear arms plant IRNA 05 Aug 2010 -- An investigation has been launched by the Ministry of Defence and the Health and Safety Executive into a fire at the UK’s main nuclear weapons plant.
UK warned Trident renewal 'be at expense of conventional forces' IRNA 28 Jul 2010 -- British government was urged to scale back controversial plans to replace its Trident nuclear system to save cuts elsewhere.
Global Witness to Sue British Government Over 'Conflict Minerals' VOA 26 Jul 2010 -- Lobby group Global Witness is taking the British government to court for failing to go after people it says are violating UN resolutions on Congolese "conflict minerals."
UK taken to court for refusing to comply with UN sanctions IRNA 26 Jul 2010 -- The British government accused of failing to comply with UN sanctions after being taken to court for refusing to put forward eligible UK companies and individuals trading in Congolese ?conflict minerals’.
HMS Sutherland’s sonar impresses on first major test Thales 13 Jul 2010 -- A number of Thales sensors and systems are playing a vital role in a major Royal Navy (RN) overseas deployment, including a major test of its anti-submarine warfare capabilities that have been described as ?world beating’ by the RN.
UK still seeking Israel assurance not to forge more passports IRNA 13 Jul 2010 -- The British government is still awaiting a pledge from Israel never again to clone or forge passports 4 months on.
UK criticised for excluding nuclear arms from defence review IRNA 17 Jun 2010 -- Britain’s new coalition government has come under renewed fire for excluding controversial plans to replace the country’s nuclear Trident missile system from the current Strategic Defence Review.
Israel still not pledged to stop cloning UK passports IRNA 11 Jun 2010 -- The British government has admitted that is still awaiting a pledge from Israel never to again clone passports.
No verification plans for UK’s nuclear warheads IRNA 10 Jun 2010 -- The UK government remains unwilling to allow independent verification of the country’s nuclear arsenal despite revealing the number of its warheads.
Budget cuts could reduce UK army by a quarter, says report IRNA 03 Jun 2010 -- Britain is facing such a magnitude of budget cuts that the “pain” will have to be shared across the capabilities of all three of the country’s armed forces, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) warned Thursday.
New MPs join lobby against UK’s replacement of Trident IRNA 02 Jun 2010 -- A number of newly-elected MPs from different parties were handing in a letter to Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday calling for action by his coalition government on nuclear disarmament.
No reduction in UK's operational nuclear warheads IRNA 27 May 2010 -- Foreign Secretary Hague has revealed no reduction made in operational nuclear warheads despite a pledge to cut the number.
Britain Reveals Size of Nuclear Stockpile VOA 26 May 2010 -- Britain has announced for the first time the size of its nuclear arsenal, saying it has 225 warheads.
British Coalition Governments' Effectiveness Debated VOA 18 May 2010 -- For the first time in almost 70 years Britain has a coalition government and its leaders are calling it a new kind of politics for Britain.
UK Lib Dems face coalition test at party conference IRNA 14 May 2010 -- Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg faces his first real test over his controversial decision to lead his party into a coalition with the Conservatives.
Cameron chairs first US-style National Security Council meeting IRNA 13 May 2010 -- PM Cameron has wasted no time in chairing the inaugural meeting of the new National Security Council.
Cameron Promotes New Way of Governing In Britain VOA 13 May 2010 -- David Cameron, leader of Britain's Conservative Party has taken over as the country's new prime minister.
Britain's New Leaders Say National Interest Eclipses Politics VOA 12 May 2010 -- PM Cameron and Deputy PM Nick Clegg pledged to work together to solve the formidable challenges facing the country.
Britain's New Coalition Government Gets to Work VOA 12 May 2010 -- Britain has a new coalition government with Conservative Party leader David Cameron as prime minister and his coalition partner, Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats as deputy.
New British PM Cameron pledges to form strong coalition government RIA Novosti 12 May 2010 -- Conservative leader David Cameron, who took over as British prime minister, has vowed to form a full coalition government with the Liberal Democrat party.
New British PM, Deputy Hail 'Historic and Seismic' Political Shift VOA 12 May 2010 -- British Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron says the new coalition government with the Liberal Democrats represents a "historic and seismic shift" in Britain's political landscape.
Coalition 'seismic shift' in UK politics, says Cameron IRNA 12 May 2010 -- Journalists witnessed a surreal joint press conference between Conservative PM Cameron and Liberal Democrat Deputy PM Clegg.
Cameron becomes youngest British prime minister in two centuries IRNA 12 May 2010 -- Conservative leader David Cameron became Britain's youngest prime minister in almost 200 years and ended 13 years of Labour rule.
Brown to Resign British Labor Party Leadership VOA 12 May 2010 -- Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced he will resign as leader of his Labor Party.
British PM Brown Resigns; David Cameron New PM VOA 11 May 2010 -- Britain's PM Brown has resigned as leader of his Labor Party and his two political rivals near a deal to form a new government.
Brown resigns as British PM, premiership handed to Cameron RIA Novosti 11 May 2010 -- Gordon Brown announced his resignation as British PM and leader of the Labour Party.
Crunch Time for British Post-Election Negotiations VOA 11 May 2010 -- There is still no clear deal on a new government in Britain after last week's inconclusive elections, which saw no party win an outright majority.
Tory deal with Lib Dems back on after talks with Labour falter IRNA 11 May 2010 -- A power-sharing deal between Britain's Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats appeared the most likely after negotiations with Labour faltered.
Clegg pressed to make decision on next UK government IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Opposition Conservative leader David Cameron: "Decision time for the Liberal Democrats" over which party they will back to form the next British government.
Two brothers, husband/wife in possible race to replace Brown IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Labour's National Executive Committee meeting to discuss procedures to elect a new party leader following PM Brown's decision to step down from.
Brown sacrifices leadership in bid to keep Labour in power IRNA 11 May 2010 -- PM Brown announced he will be stepping down from power, paving the way for Labour to open formal power-sharing deal with Liberal Democrats.
British Prime Minister Promises to Resign by September VOA 10 May 2010 -- British PM Brown says he will resign by September.
Political Negotiations in Britain Continue VOA 10 May 2010 -- Four days have passed since Britons went to the polls, but the shape of the country's future government is unclear.
Power-sharing talks delicately poised in UK IRNA 10 May 2010 -- Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg was meeting his party’s MPs to discuss a power-sharing deal with the Conservatives after last week’s election result ended in deadlock.
Britain inching towards new government IRNA 10 May 2010 -- British political leaders inching towards the formation of a new government, although its composition remains unclear three days after last week's general election result ended in deadlock.
Leader of Britain's Liberal Democrats Key to New Government VOA 07 May 2010 -- Britain's election turned into high political drama, with the Conservatives and Labor Party wooing a potential ally: Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
Political Jockeying after British Elections End in Hung Parliament VOA 07 May 2010 -- Political jockeying has begun in Britain after Thursday's tight but inconclusive general election, with no party winning an outright parliamentary majority.
British Parties Seek Partners After Inconclusive Election VOA 07 May 2010 -- Negotiations to form the next British government are underway following parliamentary elections in which opposition Conservatives gained the most seats, but not enough to immediately take power.
Conservative party leads in U.K. parliamentary elections RIA Novosti 07 May 2010 -- The opposition Conservative party leads in Thursday's parliamentary elections in the U.K., but fails to gain enough seats to get a parliamentary majority.
Britain Votes in Widely Touted Election VOA 06 May 2010 -- Britons are going to the polls in one of the country's most closely fought elections in decades.
Britain Enters Final Day of Campaigning Before Elections VOA 05 May 2010 -- In Britain it is the final day of campaigning before voters go to the polls Thursday and it's the tightest election the country has seen in decades.
UK loses secret evidence defence in Guantanamo case IRNA 04 May 2010 -- The British government cannot use secret evidence to defend a legal case brought by 6 former Guantanamo detainees over torture allegation.
UK still awaiting Israeli pledge not to clone passports IRNA 04 May 2010 -- The British government is still awaiting formal assurances from Israel never to again clone passports.
Renewing Trident could jeopardise NPT review, warns Brown advisor IRNA 23 Apr 2010 -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s advisor of non-proliferation is at odds with the British government’s refusal to delay controversial plans to renew the UK’s Trident nuclear missile system.
UK needs new role in world politics, say defence experts IRNA 22 Apr 2010 -- The UK needs a ?radical reassessment’ of the position it wants to play, and is able to play, in world politics, according to majority of the country’s defence and security community.
UK should be prepared to scrap nuclear missiles, say generals IRNA 21 Apr 2010 -- Four former army commanders Wednesday added their voice to growing calls for a review of the government’s controversial plans to replace Britain’s nuclear missiles, questioning if it was value for money.
£20m worth of new contracts awarded for new aircraft carriers Thales 06 Apr 2010 -- The Aircraft Carrier Alliance has awarded a further £20m worth of new contracts to UK companies for work on the new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, which are currently under construction at five ship yards across the country.
UK urged to include Trident in nuclear disarmament talks IRNA 27 Mar 2010 -- The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) has welcomed the conclusion of a new nuclear arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia, while urging Britain to include its Trident missiles in disarmament negotiations.
UK helicopter upgrade for Afghanistan IRNA 26 Mar 2010 -- Britain’s Ministry of Defence Friday announced another helicopter upgrade to improve the air support for troops deployed in Afghanistan.
Britain bans cluster bombs RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2010 -- The United Kingdom has adopted a domestic ban on the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions, the Foreign Office announced.
Green Light To Develop Next Generation of Royal Navy Warships BAE Systems 25 Mar 2010 -- BAE Systems has been awarded a four year £127 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to take forward the programme to develop a new generation of combat ships for the Royal Navy.
UK Government Go-Ahead for Fifth and Sixth Astute Submarines BAE Systems 25 Mar 2010 -- has been shipped into third in class Artful, successfully completing one of the boat’s 2010 milestones. Construction of major steelwork for fourth in class Audacious continues after its keel was laid in 2009.
Brown admits Iraq inquiry mistake on defence spending IRNA 17 Mar 2010 -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown Wednesday was forced to admit that he made a mistake about defence spending when he gave evidence to the Iraq inquiry earlier this month.
At least 8 Iraqis died in UK custody, inquiry told IRNA 17 Mar 2010 -- Eight or more Iraqi civilians died in the custody of British troops in the weeks after the 2003 invasion, an inquiry into the death of Basra hotel worker Baha Mousa has been told.
UK warned reactor flaws could cause Chernobyl-type disaster IRNA 10 Mar 2010 -- Local authorities have raised fears of a Chernobyl-type disaster happening in the future in the UK following new concerns over design flaws in a new generation of nuclear reactors.
Miliband challenged over different reasons for Iraq war IRNA 08 Mar 2010 -- Foreign Secretary David Miliband was challenged Monday over different reasons given by British ministers for the 2003 Iraq war.
Brown defends controversial decision to invade Iraq IRNA 05 Mar 2010 -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown Friday defended the controversial decision to invade Iraq as peace protester accused him of having “as much blood on his hands” as his predecessor Tony Blair by being the “paymaster general” of the war.
UK squandering millions on defence, say MPs IRNA 04 Mar 2010 -- Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is squandering hundreds of millions of pounds a year on unproductive activities because it has commissioned more work than it can afford to pay for, a parliamentary report warned Thursday.
Former army chief questions UK need to replace Trident IRNA 24 Feb 2010 -- Former head of the British army has questioned the UK government’s controversial plans to replace the country’s Trident nuclear missile system.
Defence review must address low readiness of UK forces, say MPs IRNA 10 Feb 2010 -- The government’s planned Strategic Defence Review should take account of the current low readiness levels of the Armed Forces and the need for their effective recuperation, the Defence Select Committee said Wednesday.
Blair ?misled’ parliament on Iraq war, says former minister IRNA 02 Feb 2010 -- Former international development secretary Clare Short Tuesday accused former prime minister Tony Blair of lying to her and misleading parliament in the build-up to the 2003 Iraq invasion.
Blair criticised for lack of remorse over the Iraq war IRNA 30 Jan 2010 -- Former prime minister Tony Blair has been widely criticised for showing a lack of remorse when giving evidence at the Iraq inquiry and leaving significant questions unanswered in leading Britain into the 2003 war.
Britain Evaluates Blair's Defense Of Iraq War RFE/RL 30 Jan 2010 -- The British press is responding today to former Prime Minister Tony Blair's six-hour defense on January 29 of his Iraq war policy before a government inquiry panel.
Tony Blair at Iraq Inquiry Says War was Right and He'd do Again VOA 29 Jan 2010 -- Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified before a public inquiry in London about the Iraq War. Mr. Blair remains adamant the decision to go to war against Saddam Hussein was right and necessary and he'd do it again.
Blair denies secret deal with Bush to invade Iraq IRNA 29 Jan 2010 -- Former prime minister Tony Blair Friday denied striking a "covert" deal with then US President George Bush to invade Iraq at a private meeting a year before the 2003 war.
Iraq war ?matter of judgement, not deceit,’ Blair insists IRNA 29 Jan 2010 -- Former prime minister Tony Blair Friday insisted that the decision to invade Iraq in 2003 was a “matter of judgement” not deceit, as critics of the war have claimed.
Admit you were wrong invading Iraq, Blair told IRNA 29 Jan 2010 -- The mother of a British pilot killed in Basra has called on former prime minister Tony Blair to admit that he was wrong in leading Britain into the 2003 Iraq war.
Blair Says He Made No 'Covert' Pact With Bush On Iraq RFE/RL 29 Jan 2010 -- Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair spent six hours today defending his decision to lead Britain into the Iraq war.
Blair Testifies at British Inquiry into Iraq War VOA 29 Jan 2010 -- Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair made his long-awaited appearance Friday before a British government inquiry to defend his decision to go to war in Iraq.
Straw warned Iraq war would be illegal IRNA 26 Jan 2010 -- Former foreign secretary Jack Straw was warned by the most senior Foreign Office lawyer just before the 2003 Iraq war that invading Iraq would be illegal.
British Prime Minister to Face Iraq Inquiry Before Election VOA 22 Jan 2010 -- Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown will give evidence to the country's Iraq Inquiry before general elections expected later in the year.
Straw says he could have stopped UK joining US invasion of Iraq IRNA 21 Jan 2010 -- Former foreign secretary Jack Straw says he could have stopped Britain joining the US invasion of Iraq if he had refused to back the decision by former prime minister Tony Blair to go to war.
UK warned Iraq war would radicalise Muslims IRNA 21 Jan 2010 -- Intelligence chiefs warned that Britain would become a priority target for al-Qaida and that Muslims in the UK would be radicalised if the country joined the US in invading Iraq, the Iraq inquiry has been told.
Former British Foreign Secretary Says Regime Change Alone Would Not Have Justified War on Iraq VOA 21 Jan 2010 -- Appearing before the so-called Chilcot Inquiry, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says he never backed regime change in Iraq calling such a rationale for a military move 'improper and unlawful.'
Blair called to give Iraq evidence on January 29 IRNA 18 Jan 2010 -- Former prime minister Tony Blair is to be questioned over his role in the Iraq war on January 29, it was announced Monday.
UK needs cut armed forces to 140,000, think-tank warns IRNA 13 Jan 2010 -- Britain will be forced to reduce the strength of its armed forces by 15 per cent due to the economic recession, a leading military think-tank warned Wednesday.
Blair spokesman denies exaggerating Iraq threat IRNA 13 Jan 2010 -- Former prime minister Tony Blair's director of communications remained unrepentant Tuesday about unequivocal claims made about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s regime that was used to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Former Blair Aide Gives Evidence on War Motives During Britain's Iraq Inquiry VOA 12 Jan 2010 -- A top aide to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his boss was determined to deal peacefully with the late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, until just before the 2003 Iraq war.
Former Blair Aide Denies Iraq Intelligence Tailored To Make Case For War RFE/RL 12 Jan 2010 -- A top policy adviser to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has given evidence in London on the shaping of Britain's decision to go to war with Iraq in 2003.
One fifth of UK infantry ?unfit for front line duties’ IRNA 12 Jan 2010 -- One in five members of the British army's infantry is unfit to fight on the front line, official figures obtained by the opposition Conservative Party have said.

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