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Armed Forces chief expects planned Army cuts will go ahead
The Chief of the Defence Staff says he expects planned cuts to the British Army will go ahead but says he does not anticipate the Army getting smaller amid rumours that extra cuts to force numbers on top of those announced might be on the cards.
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst, after DIP delay
Following the DIP's release, BFBS Forces News spoke to Justin Crump, chief executive of Sibylline, about the international community's reaction. The indecision over the last year has "without doubt" lost the UK some credibility, he said.
Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton
A third of Service Family Accommodation properties will now not be worked on until at least 2030 to help fund the DIP, which campaigner Antony Cotton says will make many families feel let down
Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown
Retired Commodore Steve Prest tells BFBS Forces News the move to a hybrid navy is a huge risk, but the Royal Navy leadership is determined to make it work
Defence Secretary sets out Defence Investment Plan to MPs
Hours after the Prime Minister announced the Defence Investment Plan, Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis reiterated its key funding commitments to the House of Commons.
Sir Keir Starmer announces the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan
Speaking at British defence firm Malloy Aeronautics, the Prime Minister announced an additional £15bn for defence spending, representing a 27% increase in real terms. He also said total defence spending was expected to rise to almost £80bn by 2029.
Prime Minister faces questions over what funding plan will mean for military housing
Following reports that spending had been diverted from military housing to help fund the Defence Investment Plan, BFBS Forces News asked the PM what message that sent to military personnel who are currently living in substandard accommodation.
Royal Navy rugby league players secure historic win over Scotland A
It was a day to remember for the Senior Service at Crowtree.
Army rugby league's impressive Armed Forces Day in Warrington
British Army rugby league celebrated Armed Forces Day in style with three fantastic matches at Crosfields ARLFC in Warrington.
RAF Voyager deploys UK rescue team to Venezuela as search for survivors continues
An RAF Voyager flew 68 UK International Search and Rescue personnel, six search dogs and specialist equipment from RAF Brize Norton to Venezuela. Crews are still hunting for survivors after a double earthquake killed more than 1,400 people.
Former officer raises concerns about hybrid navy news
Tom Sharpe, who served in the Royal Navy for 27 years, tells BFBS Forces News the hybrid proposal is a good one - providing it's properly resourced and complements existing capabilities rather than trying to replace them
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