Defence Secretary John Healey announced the move in parliament on Wednesday, saying it would save up to half a billion pounds over the next five years.
The targeted equipment includes the Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland, which had been due to undergo a now-halted refit and will leave the fleet next year, the ...
The defence secretary has announced emergency cuts to the UK military, including the Royal Navy's two amphibious assault ships, a frigate and 31 helicopters ...
The surprising move, announced in parliament today by UK defense chief John Healey, will generate savings of ยฃ500 million ($632 million) over the next five ...
Ministers have scrapped six defence projects including drones, warships and helicopters, in a move to save half a billion pounds over the next five years.
The United Kingdom is scrapping five warships, as well as a dozen military helicopters and drones, as part of a cost-cutting drive for the army,
LONDON (Reuters) -British defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday he would free up 500 million pounds ($633 million) for military budgets over five ...