In the scientific and technical laboratory of the military technopark of Porton Down, Wiltshire, 48.4 thousand animals died in secret experiments. This is reported by the Daily Mail.
The experiments were carried out under the leadership of the British Department of Defense on the territory of a government research base. From 2010 to 2017, experimental chemical and biological preparations were tested on animals.
The pigs were covered with material for body armor and explosives were laid nearby. This would cripple or kill animals. The trials were supposed to have contributed to the development of a more versatile bulletproof vest.
It is noted that biological weapons were tested on monkeys, and nerve agents were tested on guinea pigs.
According to the authorities, improved ammunition is necessary for the military serving in hot spots such as Iraq. The Department of Defense claims that the experiments have helped surgeons and doctors save the lives of many British soldiers who were wounded in action.
Animal rights activists say the experiments were unnecessary and the number of animals killed is "alarming." “Animals suffer and die in the course of numerous experiments, but in this case we are talking about more frightening experiments,” concluded animal rights activist Jessamy Korotoga.