UK Government Announces Military Equipment Cuts to Save £500 Million
The UK government has announced substantial cuts to its military equipment, scrapping multiple warships, helicopters, and drones to save £500 million over five years. Defence Secretary John Healey cites financial pressures as the main reason, stressing the need to modernise amidst global threats. Criticism follows, focusing on national security concerns, with savings aimed at reinvestment in more modern capabilities.