Nats to keep share of conventional forces
The MoD employs 25,000 people in Scotland and controls more than 300 sites, including HM Naval Base Clyde and air bases at Lossiemouth, Kinloss and Leuchars. Scotland's contribution to the UK's defence establishment supports thousands more jobs in the defence industry.
And, significantly, the MoD reports that some 12% of British soldiers class themselves as being of Scottish nationality.
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Hide AdThe Nationalists have made little secret of their intention to take as much as possible of their share in land, hardware and personnel. Establishments from Faslane to the network of recruiting offices across the country would transfer from MoD ownership into the hands of the new "Scottish Defence Force" (SDF).