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Downing Street fails to rule out any extra funding for defence investment plan

The prime minister will press ahead with publishing the long-delayed plan ahead of the Nato summit after a dispute over funding earlier this month triggered the resignation of two defence ministers

The Independent UK

Officials will lobby Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ idea to pay for higher defence spending

Senior figures, including some in No 10, want the Treasury to be allowed to borrow more for military spending

The Guardian - UK

Healey warns defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ as he lashes out at Starmer and Reeves

John Healey’s scathing statement to the Commons followed Rich Knighton, chief of the defence staff, warning that operations will have to be ‘dialled back’ unless new money is found

The Independent UK

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Starmer admits he must ‘turn things around’ as US adds to pressure over defence spending

Prime minister promises to fight any leadership challenge as he faces escalating row over military spending

The Guardian - UK

Government should apologise for delay to defence plan which has damaged Britain’s safety, MPs say

The chief of the defence staff Richard Knighton has warned the UK is running out of time to boost its defences in ‌response to the threat posed by Russia

The Independent UK

How Russian threats to the UK rose to the highest level since the Cold War

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UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

Britain faces increasing threats from Russia. The nation's military chief stresses the urgent need for more defence spending. The Defence Investment Plan, outlining military upgrades, is delayed amid budget disputes. PM Keir Starmer confirms the plan will be published before the NATO summit in July. This comes as global security…

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Russia threats to UK at highest level since the Cold War, military chief warns

UK faces its ‘most dangerous period’ in decades as Moscow ‘risks crossing a line’, chief of the air staff says

The Independent UK

UK faces ‘most dangerous period’ in decades, says Chief of Defence Staff

Sir Richard Knighton said Russia was ‘probing, challenging, testing our defences’.

The Independent UK

Is the UK Preparing for War? Public Urged To Get Ready As Threats Escalate

The UK is developing a new national war readiness plan, according to Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, as officials review civilian and military resilience amid rising global threats.

International Business Times UK

UK Preparing For 'Transition To War': Armed Forces Chief Reveals New National Readiness Plan

The UK is reviving Cold War-era strategies to prepare for potential conflicts, integrating military, police, and civilian sectors for national readiness.

International Business Times UK

Is it time for the UK to acknowledge the ‘rhetoric to reality gap’ on its military power?

Forces have been stripped back since the cold war but political stasis is dangerous in the face of growing global threats

The Guardian - UK

US using British bases for ‘specific defensive operations’ after bombers arrive

The first B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, with three more following on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Armed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said this was ‘the most dangerous period’ over the last 30 years.

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Britain hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s 'dirty bomb' claim

On the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, the Prime Minister said Britain would be ‘stepping up’ military and humanitarian for Ukraine

Evening Standard

Millions of Britons face more tax rises to boost defence spending to fight Vladimir Putin threat

The warning came as Sir Keir Starmer signalled he wanted to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2029

Evening Standard

Armed forces chief and German counterpart make ‘moral’ case for rearming

The warning comes after the close of the annual Munich Security Conference.

The Guardian - UK

British and German military chiefs press ‘moral’ case for rearmament

Defence leaders write joint appeal urging public on need to be prepared for war with Russia and resulting costs

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The Independent UK

Russian shadow fleet ships could be seized by British forces

Development comes after the UK supported a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic

The Independent UK

UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits

The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China

Evening Standard

No 10 defends military funding amid warnings of £28bn black hole

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton reportedly told the Prime Minister last year about a £28 billion shortfall between now and 2030.

The Independent UK

UK faces ‘£28bn defence funding shortfall’, top military chief warns Starmer

The news of a reported shortfall comes as the UK this week pledged to put troops on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire

International Business Times UK

UK Experts Warn Young Adults of Potential Conscription as Global Security Threats Escalate

UK experts warn conscription may target young adults as army numbers fall and Russian threats rise, while a voluntary military gap year launches in March.

International Business Times UK

UK Plans Iron Dome-Style Shield: Defence Chief Warns of Lagging Behind Russia Threats

Britain plans Iron Dome‑style shield to stop Russian missiles as defence chief warns of urgent threat.

Fortune

Britain’s defense chief calls on Gen Z grads leaving university to skip corporate jobs and join the military as war with Russia becomes a growing risk

The U.K. Chief of the Defense Staff Sir Richard Knighton urged college-degree holders to enter the arms industry. The government’s $66.7 million investment in speciality defense tech schools could help the growing cohort of jobless Gen Z find employment.

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