UK makes sweeping defense cuts, doing away with several warships, scores of helicopters and drones
The surprising move, announced in parliament today by UK defense chief John Healey, will generate savings of £500 million ($632 million) over the next five years, he said, and get rid of “outdated capabilities.” But it also drew immediate criticism from opposition party lawmakers.
The surprising move, announced in parliament today by UK defense chief John Healey, will generate savings of £500 million ($632 million) over the next five years, he said, and get rid of “outdated capabilities.” But it also drew immediate criticism from opposition party lawmakers.
