The UK government plans to accelerate the decommissioning of outdated military equipment to save up to 500 million pounds over five years, which will help fund future investments.
Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized that this decision aligns with the government's target of increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, aiming for more modern capabilities.
Critics, like Conservative shadow secretary James Cartlidge, labeled the decommissioning plan as mere 'cuts,' questioning how this aligns with the pathway to 2.5% spending on defense.
Significant military assets being decommissioned include several helicopters and amphibious assault ships, which were costly to maintain despite not being operational.
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