Category : Search result: UK Defence Ministry


Chinook crash families secure MoD meeting after 31 years

Relatives of the 1994 RAF Chinook crash victims will finally meet defence ministers on December 16, describing it as ministers having 'deigned to meet us' after decades seeking answers about the tragedy that killed 29.

Missing UK Navy Crew Member Search Ends

Extensive search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary crew member off Ireland's north-west coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Full story.

UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment

Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.

MoD Afghan Data Breach Put 100,000 at Risk, MPs Warn

A damning inquiry reveals a 'farrago of errors' led to the UK losing a vital Afghan database, risking lives and triggering a secret £7bn evacuation. MPs are not confident it won't happen again.

British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment

Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.

MoD Blocks Release of Prince Andrew's Military Records

The Ministry of Defence refuses to disclose Prince Andrew's military files following a Freedom of Information request, as the royal continues to face scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre allegations.

Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Navy Title

In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Defence confirms Prince Andrew will lose his prestigious role as Vice-Admiral as the Royal Family continues to distance itself from the scandal-plagued Duke of York.

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Allies to Taliban

Exclusive: A major Ministry of Defence data breach has compromised the safety of Afghan citizens who worked with British forces, revealing email addresses and names in a catastrophic security failure.

Afghan Defence Data Exposed in UK Security Breach

Exclusive: Classified information including Afghan officials' personal details leaked in serious data breach, potentially compromising safety of those who worked with British forces.

Hundreds report sexual abuse in UK army medicals

Shocking revelations emerge as hundreds of women allege systematic sexual abuse during UK military medical assessments spanning five decades, prompting calls for official inquiry.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones

British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.

MoD probe after sensitive Army docs found at bus stop

The Ministry of Defence has launched an immediate investigation after highly sensitive military documents containing details about British troops and equipment were discovered at a bus stop in Kent.

RAF and Royal Navy jets in near-miss over Suffolk

Two military aircraft from different services came within seconds of disaster during a training exercise, prompting a major Ministry of Defence investigation into the alarming incident.

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