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A new paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky.

British troops could soon fly up to 200 miles behind enemy lines using powered paragliders small enough to be carried in a rucksack.

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.

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.

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.

Launching the Strategic Defence Review in Glasgow, the Prime Minister said it was a ‘moment of danger and threat for our country’

British fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft approaching NATO airspace on two occasions this week.

Armour was supposed to be replaced in 2023 but that was delayed by four years under previous government.

Comments come as PM begins two-day US visit to urge Nato member countries to increase defence spending