Nuclear Iran 'would be vaporised'
Prominent academic Noam Chomsky says Iran is unlikely to pose a threat to the West or destabilise the Middle East

'No decisions' on troop withdrawal
After 2013 end of major combat operations was announced, the government has yet to reveal plans for troops

Prince William deploys to Falklands
Routine six-week posting for Royal Search and Rescue pilot begins as Argentina labels the Prince a 'Conquistador'

MoD civilians keep London allowance
A £120 monthly allowance for service personnel in London has been partially cut but civilian allowances remain

Afghanistan combat ops to end in 2013
UK will follow the US and reduce to a supporting role throughout 2014 before withdrawal, PM's spokesman says

White Paper 'betrays' UK manufacturing'
Unions angry over plans to ignore economic and employment benefits of buying British when deciding value

Argentina 'may block Falklands flights'
Argentina's President is expected to pressurise Chilean airline LAN to drop flights to the Falkand Islands

US to end Afghan combat role in 2013
America's Defence Secretary Leon Panetta says US will instead adopt a 'training, advice and assist role'

Typhoon 'not ruled out' for India
Dassault now entering exclusive negotiations with the Indian government, but Typhoon 'not yet ruled out', UKTI says

MoD 'will not favour UK suppliers'
Equipment minister Peter Luff says the ministry will not assess the employment or economic benefits of buying British

Rafale 'preferred bidder' for India's MRCA
Dassault Rafale chosen as India's Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft after contract offered lowest price

HMS Dauntless to deploy to Falklands
Type 45 destroyer will patrol South Atlantic in late March as part of a routine deployment, Royal Navy confirms

Government 'confident' over Faslane
No plans for the removal of the deterrent from HMNB Clyde have been made as Scotland is expected to remain in the UK

CGS reveals army's biggest concerns
Pensions, housing and the future shape of the army are the most talked about issues among serving soldiers

Navy to get new interceptor missile
'Sea Ceptor' concept in development with defence firm MBDA aimed at countering the threat from supersonic missiles