#Ministry of Defence
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MiscellaneousUAE's Union Fortress 11: A Grand Military Spectacle Set for Liwa City This December
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the 11th Union Fortress military parade will take place in Liwa City in December, showcasing the nation's advanced military capabilities and commitment to national security.
MiscellaneousOperation Gospel: How a Soldier's Desperate Need for Cash Led to the Sale of Top Secret UK and US Plans for Lebanon
A recently declassified operation, codenamed Gospel, reveals how a financially desperate Ministry of Defence soldier, Peter Sydney Allen, sold Top Secret UK and US plans for Lebanon to Egyptian and Iraqi agents in 1965. The case exposed lax security at the MoD and led to Allen's 10-year prison sentence.
PoliticsBritish Royal Navy Service Member Charged Under National Security Act for Alleged Foreign Espionage
A 24-year-old British Royal Navy member named Teddy Young has been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly gathering and preparing to transfer protected information to a foreign power.
Breaking NewsRussian Tu-95 Bomber Crash in Amur Region Leaves Six Crew Members Dead
A Russian nuclear-capable Tu-95 bomber crashed during a training flight in the eastern Amur region, killing six crew members and injuring another.
PoliticsUK Establishes First 'Space Squadron' to Defend Satellites from Growing Hostile Threats
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the creation of the RAF's new No III Space Effects Squadron to protect British satellites from hostile threats. The specialized unit aims to defend critical space infrastructure amid rising concerns over adversaries jamming and tracking orbital assets.
Breaking NewsCrown Prince Sheikh Khaled Visits Family of Fallen UAE Serviceman to Express Condolences
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visited the family of Warrant Officer Saeed Al Shamsi in Al Ain to offer condolences following a fatal training mission.
PoliticsQatar and UK Lay Foundation Stone for Sheikh Tamim Centre for Innovation at Sandhurst
The foundation stone for the Sheikh Tamim Centre for Innovation was laid at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, highlighting the strong defense ties between Qatar and the UK.
Breaking NewsBritish Armed Forces Member Tragically Killed in Non-Combat Road Accident in Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence announced the death of a British armed forces member following a non-combat road accident in Ukraine. This marks the second confirmed British military fatality in the region since the conflict began.
Breaking NewsTragic Explosions at Bolivian Military Base in Viacha Leave at Least 10 Dead and Dozens Injured
Twin explosions at a military facility in Viacha, Bolivia, have killed at least 10 people, injured dozens, and prompted an ongoing investigation into the storage of pyrotechnic materials.
PoliticsUAE Blames Iran for Intercepted Drone Attack and Demands Immediate Cessation of Hostilities
The UAE has strongly condemned an intercepted drone attack launched from Iran, holding Tehran fully responsible and demanding an immediate halt to hostilities.
Breaking NewsUAE Ministry Denies Missile Strike Reports on Al Minhad Air Base Amid High Alert
The UAE Ministry of Defence has refuted claims of a missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base, confirming readiness following the interception of an Iranian drone over territorial waters.
Breaking NewsUAE Air Defence Successfully Responds to Ballistic Missile Threat Launched from Iran
UAE air defence systems responded to two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Tuesday evening, prompting temporary alerts for residents in Dubai and Sharjah before the situation was declared safe.
PoliticsFormer Minister Tobias Ellwood Warns UK Lacks Defences and Leadership to Face Potential War
Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood has warned that the UK lacks the leadership and defences necessary to fend off a potential war, citing vulnerabilities in national security.
Breaking NewsUAE Air Force Demonstrates Aerial Defense Capabilities Following Ballistic Missile Threat
The Ministry of Defence released a video showcasing the UAE's aerial defense capabilities following a recent missile threat involving two ballistic missiles.
PoliticsEscalating Aerial Conflict: Yemeni Government Expands Drone Operations Against Houthi Forces
The internationally recognised Yemeni government has begun deploying remotely operated drones in retaliation against Houthi forces, marking a significant tactical shift in the country's ongoing conflict.