Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army has suspended Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration left approximately 30 soldiers vomiting and shaking. The £6.3bn programme faces renewed scrutiny.
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Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army suspends its £6.3bn Ajax vehicle programme for two weeks after troops report sickness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Troops Fall Ill
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicles for two weeks after approximately 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration during exercises. Read the latest on the £6.3bn programme.
Army Pauses Ajax Use After Troops Fall Ill
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
Army Pauses Ajax Use Over Troop Safety Concerns
The British Army has paused use of its new Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers reported severe vibration and noise issues, leading to vomiting and shaking. Read the full investigation.
EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Royal Navy intercepts Russian ships in English Channel
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian warship and tanker brazenly sailing through the English Channel. Get the latest breaking defence updates here.
Chinook crash families secure MoD meeting after 31 years
Relatives of the 1994 RAF Chinook crash victims will finally meet defence ministers on December 16, describing it as ministers having 'deigned to meet us' after decades seeking answers about the tragedy that killed 29.
Chinook families secure meeting with ministers after 18 months
Relatives of the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash victims have secured a meeting with four government ministers, a major breakthrough in their 30-year campaign for a public inquiry and truth.
UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
Russia Claims Capture of Two Eastern Ukraine Villages
Russian forces have seized Nechaivka and Tsehelne in eastern Ukraine, escalating conflict. A Turkish LNG tanker was also damaged in a Russian strike. Read the latest developments.
MoD Plans £6bn Munitions Factories at 12 UK Sites
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
Afghan Data Breach Exposes UK Allies to Taliban
Major security breach reveals personal details of Afghans who worked with British forces, putting lives at risk. Discover the shocking government failure.
Missing UK Navy Crew Member Search Ends
Extensive search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary crew member off Ireland's north-west coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Full story.
UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
MoD Afghan Data Breach Put 100,000 at Risk, MPs Warn
A damning inquiry reveals a 'farrago of errors' led to the UK losing a vital Afghan database, risking lives and triggering a secret £7bn evacuation. MPs are not confident it won't happen again.
MoD Afghan Data Cover-Up Exposed in Damning Report
Parliament's public accounts committee reveals MoD's catastrophic data breaches endangered Afghan allies while officials attempted secret cover-up. Demanding accountability now.
Pregnant Bataclan survivor speaks after 10 years
A pregnant woman filmed clinging to Bataclan window during 2015 Paris attacks breaks her silence. Read her powerful story of survival and lasting friendship.
Japan allows police to shoot bears amid attack surge
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Bataclan 10 Years On: Scars Remain in France
A decade after the Bataclan massacre, survivors' trauma endures as France's security landscape transformed. Explore the lasting impact of the Paris attacks.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
MoD Blocks Release of Prince Andrew's Military Records
The Ministry of Defence refuses to disclose Prince Andrew's military files following a Freedom of Information request, as the royal continues to face scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre allegations.
Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Navy Title
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Defence confirms Prince Andrew will lose his prestigious role as Vice-Admiral as the Royal Family continues to distance itself from the scandal-plagued Duke of York.
John Healey appointed Defence Secretary in Labour government
Veteran Labour MP John Healey takes charge of Ministry of Defence as new government begins major national security overhaul. The former shadow defence secretary brings decades of experience to the role.
MoD confirms unexplained aerial activity over Wiltshire base
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges mysterious incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena near Royal Artillery base, raising questions about UK airspace security.
MoD Confidential Documents Left on Train in Security Breach
Sensitive Ministry of Defence papers containing classified information were discovered abandoned on a train, raising serious security concerns and triggering an urgent government probe.
MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Allies to Taliban
Exclusive: A major Ministry of Defence data breach has compromised the safety of Afghan citizens who worked with British forces, revealing email addresses and names in a catastrophic security failure.
Afghan Defence Data Exposed in UK Security Breach
Exclusive: Classified information including Afghan officials' personal details leaked in serious data breach, potentially compromising safety of those who worked with British forces.
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