# Ministry of Defence
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Austerity in the Ranks: UK Military Scrambles to Close £3.5 Billion Funding Gap
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered military leaders to find £3.5 billion in savings this year as current budgets fail to cover existing plans. Amid delays to a major 10-year investment strategy, the Army, Navy, and Air Force face significant pressure to cut costs while maintaining operational readiness.
Cracks in the Deterrent: Drug Scandals Challenge Britain’s Nuclear Submarine Fleet
A series of drug-related incidents within the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine service has raised serious questions about the reliability of Britain’s strategic deterrent. With over 170 sailors testing positive for illicit substances since 2018, the Ministry of Defence faces mounting pressure to address the psychological and disciplinary challenges facing its most critical military asset.