All news on the topic: Luke Pollard

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British troops to trial runway-free paraglider that can carry soldiers 200 miles
British troops could soon fly up to 200 miles behind enemy lines using powered paragliders small enough to be carried in a rucksack.
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British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training after 30 soldiers fall ill from severe noise and vibration
Over the weekend, 30 soldiers fell ill while training to operate the armoured fighting vehicle, leading to a two-week suspension of the Ajax vehicle’s use.
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UK to give military new powers to shoot down unidentified drones over bases
The UK military will be given new legal authority to shoot down unidentified drones that pose a threat to British bases, as the Ministry of Defence steps up efforts to address the growing threat from hostile states.
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Army to double Sky Sabre missile launchers in £118m defence boost
The Army will double its fleet of air defence missile systems in a £118 million deal aimed at strengthening Britain’s protection against cruise missiles and drones, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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‘The front is here’: UK government begins preparing country for potential conflict
Launching the Strategic Defence Review in Glasgow, the Prime Minister said it was a ‘moment of danger and threat for our country’
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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace twice in one week
British fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft approaching NATO airspace on two occasions this week.
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MoD recalls 120,000 pieces of military body armor urgently after discovering cracks
Armour was supposed to be replaced in 2023 but that was delayed by four years under previous government.
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Labour will not increase military spending without economic growth, says minister
Comments come as PM begins two-day US visit to urge Nato member countries to increase defence spending