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.
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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.
MoD Afghan Data Cover-Up Exposed in Damning Report
Parliament's public accounts committee reveals MoD's catastrophic data breaches endangered Afghan allies while officials attempted secret cover-up. Demanding accountability now.
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.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
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.
John Healey appointed Defence Secretary in Labour government
Veteran Labour MP John Healey takes charge of Ministry of Defence as new government begins major national security overhaul. The former shadow defence secretary brings decades of experience to the role.
MoD confirms unexplained aerial activity over Wiltshire base
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges mysterious incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena near Royal Artillery base, raising questions about UK airspace security.
MoD Confidential Documents Left on Train in Security Breach
Sensitive Ministry of Defence papers containing classified information were discovered abandoned on a train, raising serious security concerns and triggering an urgent government probe.
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.
British soldier's Ukraine death sparks MOD safety warning
Exclusive: Inquest reveals shocking details about former paratrooper Daniel Burke's death in Ukraine as coroner issues formal warning to Ministry of Defence over volunteer fighters.
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.
Inside Britain's ghost village abandoned since WWII
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
British troops shoot down hostile drones over UK bases
Exclusive report reveals British military personnel have taken direct action against Kremlin-linked drone incursions in UK airspace, marking a significant escalation in defence operations.
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.
Estonia foils Russian sabotage plot targeting defence sites
Estonian security forces have detained suspects accused of plotting attacks on defence ministry buildings in a coordinated sabotage campaign linked to Russian intelligence operations.
MOD Rejects Veterans' PTSD Compensation Claims
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Defence systematically denying PTSD compensation to military veterans, leaving heroes fighting for support after serving their country.
Ant Middleton sued by military over secrets in book
Former SAS: Who Dares Wins frontman Ant Middleton is being sued by Ministry of Defence officials for allegedly revealing classified military information in his explosive new book.
BBC World Service independence threatened by defence funding
Exclusive: Former BBC Controller raises alarm over potential compromise of BBC World Service's editorial independence as Ministry of Defence pushes for greater funding involvement in the internationally renowned broadcaster.
Tory plan to scrap Sentencing Council branded 'bonkers'
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
Gavin Peacock: From Football Star to Pastor
Former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder Gavin Peacock reveals why he walked away from football fame to become a pastor in Canada, leaving behind his BBC punditry career.
Greta Thunberg detained at Istanbul Airport protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained at Istanbul Airport while protesting Israeli passengers amid ongoing Gaza conflict tensions, sparking international diplomatic reactions.
Hegseth fires Navy aide in shock dismissal
Veterans Minister Pete Hegseth has abruptly terminated his senior Navy aide Jon Harrison in a surprise move that's sent shockwaves through Westminster. The sudden dismissal comes amid growing tensions within the defence ministry.
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