A soldier is suing the Ministry of Defence for £700,000, claiming decades of exposure to the deafening roar of military aircraft has left him with such severe hearing loss that he cannot hear everyday sounds like a microwave beeping. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the MoD's duty of care in protecting service personnel from occupational noise damage, and adds to a long line of similar hearing-loss claims brought against the department by current and former forces members.

The claimant alleges the MoD failed to provide adequate hearing protection during his service, resulting in lasting and disabling damage that has significantly affected his day-to-day life. He is seeking substantial compensation to reflect the impact of his condition, with the case set to be considered alongside the MoD's broader record of noise-induced hearing loss claims from military personnel.