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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
BBC UK Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:04 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds.

Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds.
UK (LOCATION) Richard Knighton (PERSON) John Healey's (PERSON)
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