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UK to Pour Record $6.6B Into Armed Forces Drones: Ministry
UK to Pour Record $6.6B Into Armed Forces Drones: Ministry
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The UK Defence Ministry has announced a record allocation of $6.62 billion for drone development for the British armed forces over the next four years. 30.06.2026, Sputnik India
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Last week, The Times newspaper reported that the UK government had abandoned plans to replace aging Royal Navy ships in favor of funding unmanned systems.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will deliver a speech on Tuesday outlining other key areas of the Defense Investment Plan, as well as how the government intends to expand and accelerate growth in defense spending, the statement added.The plan's publication was delayed by six months due to a funding shortfall.
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UK to Pour Record $6.6B Into Armed Forces Drones: Ministry
The UK Defence Ministry has announced a record allocation of $6.62 billion for drone development for the British armed forces over the next four years.
Last week, The Times newspaper reported that the UK government had abandoned plans to replace aging Royal Navy ships in favor of funding unmanned systems.
"Largest ever drone investment in UK Armed Forces – more than 5 billion pounds over the next four years – to be included in the Defence Investment Plan," the ministry said in a statement on Monday.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will deliver a speech on Tuesday outlining other key areas of the Defense Investment Plan, as well as how the government intends to expand and accelerate growth in defense spending, the statement added.
The plan's publication was delayed by six months due to a funding shortfall.
