UK lost year of mobilising for potential Russian attack due to DIP delays, MPs told
MPs were warned that national resilience, alongside industry, has taken a blow as the Defence Investment Plan took so long to be published
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Politics It's not a Dad's Army, the reserves are a real capability, Afghan veteran says
Jonny Ball said that a 'national conversation' has been started on defence as it has become part of the mainstream after the DIP's release
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Politics Defence Secretary insists all the military chiefs support Defence Investment Plan, but do they?
Despite reports that senior military personnel are deeply unhappy with the DIP, Dan Jarvis insists they all back it
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Politics What do the former ministers who resigned over the Defence Investment Plan think about it?
Al Carns and John Healey say the Government needs to set a target date for reaching 3% of GDP on defence spending
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Navy 'Massive investment' needed at home of Royal Navy's nuclear sub fleet, defence minister says
Speaking to MPs at Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee, Luke Pollard said details of funding for HMNB Clyde will be included in the ...
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Politics What could Andy Burnham as Prime Minister mean for defence and our Armed Forces?
Burnham's voting record as an MP from 2001 to 2017 provides some insight into his defence priorities.
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Politics His commitment never wavered, Armed Forces Minister says after Starmer resignation
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, the newly appointed minister said that the Russian threat and Ukraine's security were always his priority
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News Cuts to other government departments could harm defence, MOD official warns
UK National Armaments Director Rupert Pearce said reducing spending in areas such as energy or transport could have a negative effect on the ...
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Tri-Service My resignation was regretful but necessary for future of Armed Forces, says Healey
The former defence secretary insists the rationale behind him quitting last week was a case of putting his country ahead of his career
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Tri-Service CDS warns Armed Forces may have to dial back ops and training because of funding
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton raised his concerns over the day-to-day funding for the military at a Lords defence committee meeting
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Politics UK defence plan is fighting the last war not the next, warns Carns as he resigns
His resignation comes amid a backdrop of wrangling within government over funding for the long-delayed military spending plan
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Tri-Service Personnel looking for leadership in wake of Healey resignation, veterans' leader warns
Jonny Ball says nobody who worked with John Healey would be surprised by his response to the Government's funding plans
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Politics Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as Defence Secretary?
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July 2024, Mr Healey has focused his efforts on the war in Ukraine, housing and reforms for abuse ...
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Tri-Service Defence Secretary quits, saying Defence Investment Plan risks safety of Armed Forces
John Healey tells the Prime Minister the DIP does not provide sufficient resources, reducing readiness and increasing the risk to personnel
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Politics UK boarding ops: After authority granted, why the hesitancy at the tip of the spear?
More than 200 so-called Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels have entered UK waters since the Prime Minister first threatened to intercept them
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Politics SDR co-author Lord Robertson criticises SNP as he says some parties don't believe in defence
The former defence secretary and former head of Nato highlighted the Scottish National Party's opposition to the nuclear deterrent