Afghan tour lengths to be extended for some
The troop rotation arrangements outlining the tour lengths for deployed UK personnel in Afghanistan between now and the end of UK combat operations in 2014 have been announced.
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Defence Reform included in The Queen's Speech
Included in The Queen's speech was the announcement of legislation to improve the way the MoD procures and supports defence equipment and strengthens the Reserve Forces.
Defence Secretary looks to Health and Education Budgets
The media is reporting that the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is looking to the Departments of Health and Education to shoulder some of the costs currently spent in these areas from the MoD budget.
Huge changes ahead for Defence Acquisition
The final assessment phase in a programme that could lead to the overhaul of MoD's equipment and support management has started.