MoD defends £370m Foxhound vehicles after breakdown claims

Ministry of Defence insists vehicles are suitable for conditions in Iraq after sergeant complains of ‘massive’ overheating issueThe Ministry of Defence has said its armoured vehicles are “dealing with the demanding conditions in Iraq” after reports claiming light patrol Foxhounds have broken down in the heat.The vehicles, first deployed in Afghanistan in 2012, were described as providing “unparalleled protection for [their] weight and class”. Continue reading.