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General · 16 June 2026

UK defence plans face cuts without funding warning

UK defence plans face cuts without funding warning

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People could see Britain scale back military activity if extra money is not provided for defence needs. The UK chief of defence told MPs that current funding levels are not enough to maintain planned operations and exercises. He warned that day-to-day budgets are under pressure even as investment spending rises. Sir Richard Knighton raised concerns while speaking to a Lords committee about defence readiness.

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