MOD axes new spy plane and battlefield intelligence projects

In an effort to save £1.5 billion the MOD has cancelled or postponed a number of spy plane and battlefield intelligence projects which could leave troops on the ground in places like Afghanistan exposed. 20% of the Defence Intelligence Staff will also be cut along with a cut in 3 new Nimrod MRA4s, postponing the Nimrod R1 replacement, cancelling Soothsayer listening in devices and postponing an upgrade to the Sentry AWACS fleet.