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More than 10,000 members of UK armed forces not medically deployable'

Over 10,000 armed forces personnel are not medically deployable, prompting concerns about military readiness.
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Government says breach to AWS-hosted MoD AI recruitment tool would have "concerning consequences"

AI tool Textio improves job advert language but poses risks due to potential data breaches involving sensitive MoD personnel information.

Amazon-hosted AI tool for UK military recruitment carries risk of data breach'

The AI recruitment tool may risk exposing personnel data, despite safeguards in place.

Government says breach to AWS-hosted MoD AI recruitment tool would have "concerning consequences"

AI tool Textio improves job advert language but poses risks due to potential data breaches involving sensitive MoD personnel information.

Amazon-hosted AI tool for UK military recruitment carries risk of data breach'

The AI recruitment tool may risk exposing personnel data, despite safeguards in place.
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Guy Hands-linked property firm sells 36,000 military homes back to mod for 6bn

Annington has sold 36,347 military homes to the Ministry of Defence for nearly £6bn, ending a long-standing dispute.

MoD to cut more than 5,000 civil service jobs in drive to reduce costs

Over 5,000 job cuts in the MoD aim for a 10% reduction in staff amidst cost-cutting measures.

UK MoD gets into chipmaking game, buys gallium arsenide fab

UK government acquires gallium arsenide semiconductor plant to secure military supplies and save 100 jobs.

Peta anger over soaring cost of bearskin caps worn by King's Guard outside Buckingham Palace

Animal rights activists urge the MoD to stop using real fur for bearskin caps due to public backlash and rising costs.

Civil service unions call for inquiry into sexual harassment at MoD

Three civil service trade unions call for independent inquiry into sexual harassment in the Ministry of Defence to create a safe workplace for women.

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?

Cyberattacks are a modern form of warfare, with recent incidents involving hacking of the UK's Ministry of Defence and China-backed groups targeting British government departments.
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China blamed for Ministry of Defence attack that exposed military personnel data

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach exposed personal data of UK military personnel due to a compromised third-party payroll system.

UK's MoD hacked by China'

A massive Chinese cyberattack targeted the British Ministry of Defence, with data breaches but no data believed to have been taken.

Armed forces personnel bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack

Ministry of Defence data breach linked to China.

China blamed for Ministry of Defence attack that exposed military personnel data

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach exposed personal data of UK military personnel due to a compromised third-party payroll system.

UK's MoD hacked by China'

A massive Chinese cyberattack targeted the British Ministry of Defence, with data breaches but no data believed to have been taken.

Armed forces personnel bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack

Ministry of Defence data breach linked to China.
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Military horses run loose again in central London

Military horses broke loose in London for the second time, causing mild injuries and minor disruptions.

Pro-Palestine protesters scale railings to cover MoD building in red paint

Pro-Palestine protesters sprayed red paint at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London, demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
Five individuals were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the protest.

Military horses run loose again in central London

Military horses broke loose in London for the second time, causing mild injuries and minor disruptions.

Pro-Palestine protesters scale railings to cover MoD building in red paint

Pro-Palestine protesters sprayed red paint at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London, demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
Five individuals were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the protest.
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Five SAS soldiers arrested in Syria war crimes investigation

Five British special forces members investigated for war crimes in Syria.
Allegations of excessive force in the shooting of a suspected militant.

Ministry of Defence seeks 3.2bn as costs overrun in Yemen and Ukraine

Emergency cash payment of 3.2bn sought by the Ministry of Defence due to overrunning operational costs from military operations in Yemen and support for Ukraine.
Additional resources of 2.45bn and 750m to be requested in a supplementary estimate for the MoD to cover the increased operational spending and support for British military personnel and families.

Drone footage shows WW2 bomb being driven through Plymouth streets before detonation

Drone footage captured the detonation of a Second World War bomb in Plymouth, successfully ensuring safety for the residents.
The Ministry of Defence coordinated a massive evacuation operation involving experienced bomb disposal specialists to safely dispose of the 500kg bomb.

MP says future head of the army failed to properly investigate alleged SAS crimes

Veterans minister accuses former defense secretary and special forces director of failing to investigate war crimes allegations
Minister expresses frustration with lack of cooperation and transparency from senior figures within the Ministry of Defence
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MoD admits special forces had power over Afghan sanctuary claims amid war crime probe

The Ministry of Defence had significant influence over Afghan allies' UK sanctuary applications through Special Forces.

SAS has power over Afghan sanctuary claims despite investigation

Special forces impede Afghan troops' relocation to UK despite potential witness evidence
Ministry of Defence rejects Afghan special forces soldiers' applications for sanctuary in the UK

Minister tasked with probing SAS Afghan deaths unable' to disprove cover-up

Minister raised concerns about war crimes by UK special forces in Afghanistan
Minister found lack of professional curiosity in investigating alleged cover-up

MoD admits special forces had power over Afghan sanctuary claims amid war crime probe

The Ministry of Defence had significant influence over Afghan allies' UK sanctuary applications through Special Forces.

SAS has power over Afghan sanctuary claims despite investigation

Special forces impede Afghan troops' relocation to UK despite potential witness evidence
Ministry of Defence rejects Afghan special forces soldiers' applications for sanctuary in the UK

Minister tasked with probing SAS Afghan deaths unable' to disprove cover-up

Minister raised concerns about war crimes by UK special forces in Afghanistan
Minister found lack of professional curiosity in investigating alleged cover-up
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MoD ethical hacking programme expands after initial success | Computer Weekly

The Ministry of Defence has expanded its defensive security initiative with HackerOne to include key suppliers.
The MoD's partnership with ethical hackers aims to identify and fix vulnerabilities in its systems to enhance cyber security.

Soldiers at risk from out of date' medical supplies

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been criticized for failures in inventory management, leading to medical supplies going out of date while armed forces were on tour.
The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has highlighted that the MoD has a patchy track record and staffing gaps, making it doubtful whether the MoD's business modernization program will effectively address these issues.
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How the UK's Ministry of Defence is overhauling its internal cloud with a secure by design approach

The UK's Ministry of Defence is developing a strategic cloud project focusing on security with a 'secure by design' approach.

Decommissioned machine gun and a light bulb among 150 items stolen from MoD

Over 150 items, including weapons and electronics, have been stolen from the UK Ministry of Defence in the past year.
The stolen items range from night-vision scopes and assault ladders to TVs and bicycles.

How the UK's Ministry of Defence is overhauling its internal cloud with a secure by design approach

The UK's Ministry of Defence is developing a strategic cloud project focusing on security with a 'secure by design' approach.

Decommissioned machine gun and a light bulb among 150 items stolen from MoD

Over 150 items, including weapons and electronics, have been stolen from the UK Ministry of Defence in the past year.
The stolen items range from night-vision scopes and assault ladders to TVs and bicycles.
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