UK defence spending2 days agoPlan for drone-busting missile motor factory lodgedThe firm behind the plans says it is looking to invest around £24m in the Scottow facility.2 days ago3 days agoNational security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham saysThe prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".3 days ago3 Sept 2026Badenoch 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 2030.3 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under reviewThe UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".1 Sept 202629 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 2026...
