2 sources · first reported Yesterday

The UK Ministry of Defence has published its Defence Investment Plan, committing funding to the Global Combat Air Programme and confirming the purchase of 12 Lockheed Martin F-35As. The plan also details new platform decisions and 'hard but necessary' budget cuts.
The UK's defence spending plan has significant implications for the country's military modernization and acquisition programs, including the F-35 and GCAP initiatives.
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