#ministry-of-defence

#ministry-of-defence

Two hikers witnessed a silent, diamond-shaped UFO over the moors of Calvine, Scotland, with a Harrier jet in pursuit.

The government is investigating potential cancer cases among military aircrew linked to toxic fumes from helicopters.

Over 10,000 armed forces personnel are not medically deployable, prompting concerns about military readiness.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Five British special forces members investigated for war crimes in Syria.

Allegations of excessive force in the shooting of a suspected militant.

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.

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

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