Ministry of Defence

Ministries of Defence (MoD) are government departments responsible for a nation's defense, military, and security. They oversee armed forces, manage defense budgets, and formulate defense policies. Recent news highlights various MoDs globally facing diverse challenges. The British MoD is dealing with the fallout from a sexual assault case within its army, leading to court martials, and investigating the death of an officer during live fire training. China's MoD is strengthening defense ties with Russia, while the US State Department approved a major weapons sale to Singapore's MoD. Denmark's MoD has increased its troop presence in Greenland amid tensions with the US. The UK MoD faces scrutiny over its handling of civilian casualties in military campaigns. These events underscore the complex and multifaceted roles MoDs play in national and international affairs, from internal discipline and training to international alliances and strategic positioning.