Birmingham Post - Tag - ministry of defence

Sutton Coldfield firm Cubewano forced to sell patents to foreign firms

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:05:00 GMT

Cubewano, based in Sutton Coldfield, which has 11 patents for its engine and military generators, has been forced to sell valuable designs to foreign firms because it can’t access enough support in the UK.

Defence contracts still carry major value, despite spending cuts

Birmingham Post — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:27:00 GMT

Dozens of companies from the West Midlands have headed to an event promoting the defence sector against a backdrop of cost-cutting.

High Court blocks compensation bid by families of soldiers killed in Iraq

Birmingham Post — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:00 GMT

A High Court judge has blocked attempts by families of four soldiers, including two from Staffordshire, killed in Iraq to seek compensation from the Government.

Decision delayed in compensation hearing for soldiers killed in Iraq

Birmingham Post — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:29:00 GMT

Families of four soldiers, including two from Staffordshire, killed in Iraq must wait to hear whether a High Court judge will allow them to seek compensation from the Government.

MoD asks High Court to block compensation claim by families of British soldiers

Birmingham Post — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:26:00 GMT

Government lawyers have asked a High Court judge to block attempts by families to claim compensation for British soldiers, including two from Staffordshire, killed in Iraq.

£200m centre for defence medical services to be built in Staffordshire

Birmingham Post — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:51:00 GMT

A new £200 million base for defence medical services is to go ahead in Staffordshire, Ministers have announced.

Selly Oak Hospital won't cope with major increase in military casualties, MPs warn

Birmingham Post — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:30:00 GMT

The Ministry of Defence is insufficiently prepared for a significant increase in military casualties, according to a cross-party committee of MPs.

Midland mother suing Ministry of Defence over soldier son's death

Birmingham Post — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:07:00 GMT

A Midland mother whose soldier son was killed on patrol in Iraq is suing the Ministry of Defence.