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News · 15 April 2026

UK Military Struggling to Keep Up With Modern Threats

UK Military Struggling to Keep Up With Modern Threats

Britain's armed forces are struggling to meet current security threats as billions in taxpayer money fund delayed and faulty defence projects. The Ministry of Defence has shown little sign of learning from past errors or holding senior figures accountable. A key example is the Ajax armoured vehicle, over £6 billion spent, eight years late and making soldiers sick.

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