UK defence spending2 days agoGovernment's £879m helicopter boost for armed forcesDefence minister Luke Pollard makes the funding announcement at the Army Aviation Centre in Hampshire.2 days ago2 days agoStarmer challenged over defence investment plan delayThe prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.2 days ago2 days agoChris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circleA subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.2 days ago3 days agoFormer Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".3 days ago3 days agoCriticism of complacency on defence spending will sting governmentThe government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.3 days ago8 Apr 2026Maritime drone sector to get £50m boost An MP welcomes the investment but says more needs to be done so industry can stay afloat.8 Apr 202627 Feb 2026Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter dealThe chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.27 Feb 202620 Feb 2026UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU alliesThe scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme. 20 Feb 202613 Feb 2026How much do Nato members spend on defence?Trump has repeatedly insisted that European countries must spend more on defence, and there are signs that has been successful.13 Feb 2026...
