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Britain's armed forces will have to "dial back" training and operations if they do not receive more money, the Chief of the Defence Staff has warned.

UK (London, Evian, France)

Who
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, John Healey, Al Carns, Sir Keir Starmer
What
Britain's armed forces will have to "dial back" training and operations if they do not receive more money, the Chief of the Defence Staff has warned.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:02:00 GMT · 1h 50m ago
Where
UK (London, Evian, France) ·
Why
Rising inflation has caused an 88% increase in the cost of aviation fuel over the past year, putting "pressure" on training and operations.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

If further funding is not secured for the UK armed forces, essential training and operational activities will be reduced, potentially impacting defence capabilities amidst broader economic pressures.

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