UK defence spending4 hrs agoFears M5 project could be shelved to fund defenceIn 2024 the works were estimated to cost £930m and funding was approved to develop a business case.4 hrs ago2 days agoArmy to prepare for 'modern warfare' with £2bn AI trainingA new training system is confirmed, creating 270 jobs in Wiltshire and support 420 across the UK.2 days ago5 days agoNext PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warnsLord Robertson urges the next prime minister to look again at the UK's level of spending on defence.5 days ago6 days agoTreasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says HealeyJohn Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan.6 days ago1 Jul 2026Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for BurnhamConservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence 'black hole'?BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026What will the UK spend £270bn on to defend itself?The government has published its long-delayed defence investment plan (DIP) that outlines how much money it will spend on the UK's armed forces.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headacheKeir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026What does the Royal Navy's drone warship plan mean for Scotland? The UK government's long-awaited defence spending plans are out, but is it good or bad news for Scottish shipbuilders? 1 Jul 2026...
