LONDON - A British newspaper says the commander of the Special Air Service in Afghanistan has resigned over the poor standard of equipment given to troops.
The Daily Telegraph reported Saturday that Maj. Sebastian Morley has quit over what he claims is chronic under investment in armoured vehicles.
It said he blames poor equipment for the deaths of at least four of his troops.
The newspaper quoted a resignation letter in which Morley attacked the use of lightly armoured Land Rover vehicles, which are regarded as vulnerable to roadside bombs.
The Defence Ministry confirmed Morley's resignation, but declined to comment on his allegations.
The ministry says it is spending 700 million pounds, or C$1.35 billion, on new armoured vehicles.
