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Government Cuts £2bn From Army Vehicle Programme
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The Ministry of Defence has scrapped plans for three new Boxer armoured vehicle variants, slashing £2bn from the Army's frontline equipment budget. The axed models included a recovery vehicle with cranes and winches for rescuing damaged Boxers. Critics warn broken-down vehicles could be stranded near the enemy. The MoD says the savings come from uncommitted future spending as the Chancellor fills a defence funding gap.
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