Nov 20, 2024 · The surprising move, announced in parliament today by UK defense chief John Healey, will generate savings of £500 million ($632 million) over the next five years, he said, …

Nov 20, 2024 · The UK will save £500m by scrapping old military equipment early, the defence secretary has announced, despite a warning that the UK faces "increasing global threats".

Nov 20, 2024 · The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.

Nov 22, 2024 · The UK has unveiled plans to decommission Royal Navy warships, helicopters, and drones to free up budget for other key defense initiatives. Defence Secretary John Healy …

Nov 20, 2024 · Labour has unveiled a massive package of defence cuts this afternoon - just as war fears with Russia surged as Ukraine used British-made Storm Shadow missiles for the …

Mar 7, 2024 · Grant Shapps said the overall defence budget was up £1.4bn to £55.6bn. Still, the absence of any major announcement on defence spending - while not a surprise - was met by …

Sep 17, 2024 · The UK's 'Global Britain' ambition is at risk, with the military facing severe cutbacks and equipment shortages leaving the nation ill-prepared for growing global conflicts.

Nov 21, 2024 · The defence secretary has announced emergency cuts to the UK military, including the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships, a frigate and 31 helicopters. John …

Nov 20, 2024 · Amphibious assault ships, drones, and an entire fleet of helicopters are all being axed in a cost-saving effort. The United Kingdom has announced sweeping cuts of its Armed …

Nov 21, 2024 · The government’s decision to decommission several naval vessels and helicopters has ignited a political firestorm, with former Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood warning that …

Sep 4, 2024 · UK minister of defence John Healey has admitted that some of the country’s defence commitments and military projects will likely by cut back or even cancelled altogether …

Dec 13, 2024 · Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has suggested that three per cent would be needed for UK armed forces to be "match fit." The British Army has seen significant cuts in …

Feb 21, 2022 · The UK’s defence ministry still risks spending more than it can afford on new weapons and equipment because of longstanding issues, including over-optimism about …

Sep 9, 2024 · If the Spending Review confirms that the UK is on track to be spending 2.5% on defence by 2029/2030, this would entail significantly more funding than would be needed to …

4 days ago · Senior British military figures, like the Americans, believe Britain must go beyond 2.5 per cent to nearer 3 per cent of GDP – and quickly. In private, both Starmer and Reeves are …

Dec 2, 2024 · Three weeks after Rachel Reeves' autumn budget promised an extra £2.9bn for defence, the government has revealed sweeping cuts to Britain's military capabilities. The …

Jan 6, 2025 · The UK currently spends 2.3% of GDP on defence. This is above the European Union (EU) average but lower than the United States, where defence comprised 3.5% of GDP …

Feb 3, 2024 · Its annual budget is roughly $53.2 billion (£42.1 billion); US defence spending as a whole stands at $877 billion. It’s an unholy sum, and one that throws the state of the British …

5 days ago · The UK government currently spends around 2.3% of GDP on defence. ... alongside our military support, that is what will bring peace closer." ... "Starmer is actually delaying …

Jan 31, 2025 · The government refuses to say when it will meet its target of raising defence spending from 2.3 per cent to 2.5 per cent, fearing unpopular deep cuts elsewhere. But time is …

Jan 22, 2025 · A focus on the Asia-Pacific region and China as chief focuses for the U.S. military going forward could mean a reduction in troops serving in Europe, and drastic spending cuts …

Jan 16, 2025 · This year the UK will give more military support to Ukraine than ever before, with £3 billion already committed for lethal aid, and the first £1.5 billion from a £2.26 billion loan as …

1 day ago · Pew Research Center surveys on federal spending have long found split opinions on “economic assistance to needy people around the world.” The most recent such work, a 2019 …