Plans to replace Britain’s ageing warships have reportedly been scrapped from the long-delayed defence investment plan as part of changes aimed at prioritising drones and modernising the armed forces.
Funding for up to eight Type 83 destroyers and five Type 32 frigates will not appear in the spending blueprint which Sir Keir Starmer will unveil within days as he tries to shore up his legacy before leaving No 10, The Sunday Times reported.
