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The number of people joining the army last year rose by 9.2 per cent, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. A total of 11,460 people enlisted as soldiers last year, an increase of 1,060 on the previous financial year, which was attributed in part to high profile advertising campaigns. However, an MOD spokesman confirmed… Read more »
British armed forces in Iraq are overstretched and face “serious problems” with their equipment, a highly critical report has warned today. The Commons defence committee praises the work that UK troops are doing but expresses alarm that a lack of resources is hampering their operational capabilities. Defence secretary Des Browne said action was being taken… Read more »