UK defence spending5 days agoBadenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grassAndy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.5 days ago7 days agoTrump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under reviewThe UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".7 days ago29 Aug 2026'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.29 Aug 202628 Aug 2026UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy linesThe Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.28 Aug 202623 Jul 2026UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE bossThe threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn 23 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offerCarns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says StreetingA £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.22 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretaryThe former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.20 Jul 202612 Jul 2026Fears 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.12 Jul 2026...
