The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.
Defence Secretary John Healey announced the dramatic move in parliament, saying it would save up to half a billion pounds over the next five years.
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I think that the incoming Trump Administration will view the UK as a security threat and a potential danger to the United States.
I would love to see economic sanctions slapped on the UK by the US because of the actions of this tyrannical Labour government.
Military saving will be paid for in the lives of our soldiers, we need proper equipment and lots of it for a deterrent..
Nothing but Labour austerity after years of condemning the Tories for the same thing
Are you seeing it yet?? The DELIBERATE destruction of our country….aided by a daily silent invasion. Yet, most still think the G O V T is there to protect them.
UK stop or this turns Into a nuclear war
Unbelievable incompetence and short-sightedness from an out-of-it's-depth government. We are a laughing stock of the world. Labour have opened the door even wider to weaken our defences, and rather unsurprisingly (once again) blame the previous incumbent of No. 10. Shameful and treacherous.
He’s cutting so much that soon he will be out of a job.
We wonder what’ll happen when the UK gets taken over.
People who think this is a good idea, think warnings on bacon, banning smoking in pub gardens is a good idea and the Axel is a welsh choir boy.
Stupid, are these politicians even British! Are they illegal immigrants posing as our politicians screwing our country up.
Defence, what defence?
Didn’t we go to do this before and then the Falklands kicked off guess when this all kicks off we will do lend lease with America again that was fun ,, we have no more colonies to give away any more so probs give either Scotland or wales away this time
get labour out people please and vote reform because know other party will put this country right .
Perhaps The British started to realize they don't have the Empire or money to wage war against anyone, like they used to.
Sky is trying to dramatise getting rid of OLD kit. Calm down.
People are acting like the gov is scrapping our entire military. He made it quite obvious that this is necessary if we want any defense which is affective.
Given all the different power plays kicking off around the world, despotic leaders are actively researching nuclear weapons and delivery methods, watching intensely waiting for the west's reactions… So the labour clowns decide a fucking big cut in military spending is the way forward!
Can we have the theme tune to Billy Smart's flying circus played every time labour makes a policy statement. Da da dada da fa da da
The Art Of War by Kier Starmer 😂
meanwhile spending billions in foreign aid, and billions on illegal migrants???
Just give them to Ukraine
These are the taxis for the ROYAL MARINES brings back memories before the Falkland.
Im over here in ireland lads but is it just me or is this labour lot of there heads boris wasnt this nuts
Same talk year after year. “Value for money” etc Tired cliches. Humiliation on display.
Bad decision. Cut politicians pay, send no more $$ to Ukraine.
Look at fat fingers in the background, simply not interested playing on her phone.
Lmao brilliant of the UK to put Russia and China in charge of their military 😅
Britain is being set up for destruction.
What? Seriously? 😳🤦🏻♂️
The loud barking small dog just get even smaller.
God save the king 👑 😂 with what i dont no.
Getting rid of some junk is good but they won't replace them.our military is in a shameful state especially when we should be building up our military strength with the current situation of an uncertain future of peace.
More spending for our MOD is vital.
So all those billions spent upgrading the Pumas, 10 years ago, has been wasted, what a surprise.
Are those gross fat people MPs? Who voted for them?
UK may now order Russian Washing Machines to keep barking for the US
Bahahahahahahahaha ! ….. The mighty British have to downsize because of their ineptitude ! ….. ROTFL ! …… They talk tough with Russia, but are scared little girls when it comes to taking action. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 …. OMG ! …. These 'people' have a permanent seat on the security council & they don't have an Army, Navy or Air Force ! ….. I can't stop laughing ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cutting costs but giving Ukraine all our missiles and millions pound to fight a war JOKE this country is a joke!
Those assault ships are needed, especially now that war is possible.
No mention of replacements.
Seriously we have Russia knocking on our doors and they're cutting assets, fools.
The numbers count! Russia proved that! Whether they are old or not, we need a large inventory. I understand we have Brexit budget constraints, but it's costing pittance to keep this stuff in storage
Lasers , small scale swarms , territorial will be obsolete
Give them to Ukraine.
30 Chinooks with nothing to replace them that's 60 pilots looking for a job.
Margaret Thatcher
Said, "The enemy within" is the worst enemy one can ever have and is the most difficult to fight.
Whats the plan to replace them? This just an announcement of lost capability.
More money for immigrants
Finally! Good move Mr. Healey. Hard to imagine that drones are actually allowed in the hands of human beings. Using them in a war/killing campaign is Immoral, and mega waste of citizenry's money. Free Palestine. Justice must prevail, now!