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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.

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.

Australian Defence spends £41k on war games training

Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.

Mone-linked PPE firm owes £39m in tax

A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, with HMRC issuing a winding-up petition against the firm that secured massive government contracts during the pandemic.

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.

Trump Discussed Resuming Nuclear Weapons Testing

Former President Donald Trump reportedly discussed resuming US nuclear weapons testing during his administration, raising global security concerns and potential treaty violations.

Human Superweapon: The Mind That Protected Britain

Discover the astonishing true story of Nicholas Wright, whose extraordinary mind was weaponised during the Cold War, creating what experts called 'the greatest war weapon ever conceived' - all contained within a single human brain.

RAF's Secret Cyber Warriors Join NATO Defence

Exclusive: The Royal Air Force has established a cutting-edge cyber regiment in Scotland, poised to become NATO's frontline defence against digital warfare threats targeting critical infrastructure.

Albanese: US May Seek AUKUS Changes in Review

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the US could request modifications to the AUKUS security agreement as Washington conducts its strategic review, while affirming Australia's commitment to the trilateral partnership.

Silicon Valley's Defence Tech Gold Rush Transforms Industry

Silicon Valley is undergoing a dramatic transformation as tech entrepreneurs pivot from consumer apps to defence technology, driven by Pentagon funding and geopolitical tensions. Discover how this new 'war tech' boom is reshaping the industry.

Australia's nuclear sub workforce to quadruple

Australia embarks on a massive workforce expansion to support its nuclear-powered submarine programme, creating thousands of specialised jobs while facing significant recruitment challenges.

Michelle Mone's friends attack over PPE scandal

Exclusive: Baroness Mone faces backlash from former allies as damning messages reveal private frustrations over the ongoing PPE controversy that continues to rock Westminster.

UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones

British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.

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