Newly released statistics from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that the number of young recruits to the armed forces have declined steeply over the past decade.
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British defence cutbacks to target senior military and civil staff next
Close to 25% of the civilian and senior military staff currently working with the Ministry of Defence, will lose their jobs within the next two years.
Terror attempt thwarted in Gibraltar
Three people have been arrested in the British crown dependency of Gibraltar, after they planned to conduct a terror attack in one of the local shopping malls.
Details of infantry battalions, to be axed as a part of the defence cutbacks revealed to the media
The British satellite television news broadcaster Sky News today claimed that it has obtained the list and details of the infantry battalions which are to be axed as a part of the defence cutbacks.
British Special Forces rescue four hostages from their abductors in Afghanistan
The British Special Forces, which help from their local Afghan compatriots and other members of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), undertook a successful hostage rescue bid yesterday in the Afghan province of Badakhshan.
Scotland discuss ways to reduce military dependence on the United Kingdom
The Scotsman, one of the most popular English language dailies north of the Hadrian’s Wall, urged the Scottish politicians to immediately fill the gaps which are present in defence, ahead of possible independence from the United Kingdom.
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