Target of 3% of GDP on defence spending will not be met until next decade, says Govt
The spending review saw a pledge to spend 2.6% of GDP on defence by 2027, with projects like an improved radar for the Typhoon benefiting
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Cricket British Army hold off improved RAF and Royal Navy to retain women's T20 Inter Services
Connie Cant was a key player for the Army again in their title win
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Tri-Service People think they're safe – but they're not, warns the lead author of the SDR
All three lead Strategic Defence Review authors have been quizzed by the Defence Committee's MPs
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Politics Armed Forces get £11bn boost as Reeves announces defence spending plans
The Chancellor says funding will increase to 2.6% of GDP by 2027, with the defence industry also benefiting from increased investment
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Cricket RAF cricketer Adam Fisher hits half-century but UKAF lose to Marylebone Cricket Club
An eight-wicket defeat saw UKAF's bowling attack fail to stop MCC's batting talent
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Tri-Service What do we know about the man who is tipped for the top Armed Forces job?
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton has emphasised how important air and space power is to the UK security and has vowed to continue ...
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Tri-Service Strategic Defence Review has set the clock back 40 years – to the time of a new Cold War
Defence blogger Pinstripedline says the type of threat has not changed, but the way it may come at the UK is very different
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Tri-Service Leonardo hails importance of uncrewed aerial vehicles in Armed Forces spending plans
Aerospace company Leonardo has vowed to ensure it will be at the forefront in delivering a UAV capability to the Armed Forces
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Tri-Service What does the Strategic Defence Review mean for each of the three services?
BFBS Forces News' Simon Newton takes a closer look at the details and the changes set to come for the Armed Forces
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Tri-Service Strategic Defence Review: Plans for the future of the UK's Armed Forces – at a glance
Investment in submarines, modernising the Army and the next generation of fighter jets have been outlined in the Government's spending plans
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Tri-Service In the world of today, the frontline is here, the Prime Minister tells the nation
Sir Keir Starmer says all citizens of the UK have a role to play in the defence of the nation
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Tri-Service SDR: PM Starmer outlines spending plans as UK moves to warfighting readiness
Warfighting readiness, a Nato-first stance and innovation at a wartime pace are the pillars that make up the Government's plans for defence
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Tri-Service Royal Navy's attack submarine fleet being expanded to up to 12 boats under SDR
The increase in the number of SSN-Aukus boats is one of the key elements coming out of the Strategic Defence Review
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Tri-Service Homes for heroes: Extra £1.5bn to be invested in forces housing through SDR
The funds will be used to fix everything from unreliable boilers to leaky roofs, backed up by an Armed Forces housing charter
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Tri-Service Armed Forces recruitment figures show a 19% increase in people joining UK regular forces
That equates to 13,450 people joining Britain's regular Armed Forces in the past year
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Tri-Service Armed Forces know cyber is key to unlocking success on battlefield of the future
Lessons learned from the war in Ukraine have helped shape the Armed Forces' new digital targeting and electromagnetic warfare capabilities