Defence funding plan faces fresh scrutiny over where cuts will be made
02-07-2026 01:34 via standard.co.uk

Defence funding plan faces fresh scrutiny over where cuts will be made

The Prime Minister unveiled the defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday, with a promise to increase defence spending by £15 billion.
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