UK defence spending1 day ago'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.1 day ago2 days agoUK 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.2 days ago23 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 202610 Jul 2026Army to prepare for 'modern warfare' with £2bn AI trainingA new training system is confirmed, creating 270 jobs in Wiltshire and support 420 across the UK.10 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warnsLord Robertson urges the next prime minister to look again at the UK's level of spending on defence.7 Jul 2026...
