Ministers have been locked in an explosive battle over defence funding, which triggered the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Al Carns, the armed forces minister

Controversial and delayed spending plan set to focus on creating new uncrewed task forces with additional training in drone warfare

Ministers have been locked in an explosive battle over defence funding, which triggered the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Al Carns, the armed forces minister

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The new vessels will replace the Royal Navy's six current Type 45 destroyers

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15 billion Defence Investment Plan, aiming to bolster Britain's military for future conflicts. This significant funding boost will…

Details about the plan for a new, hybrid Navy have raised doubts. If the UK fails to procure enough drones, missiles and torpedoes, this will be a historic mistake

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