The Papers: 'No money for new weapons' and 'Cost of pint hits £10'

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The Papers: 'No money for new weapons' and 'Cost of pint hits £10'

The co-author of the strategic defence review, Gen Sir Richard Barrons, tells the Times that the armed forces will have no money for new weapons until 2030. …

The co-author of the strategic defence review, Gen Sir Richard Barrons, tells the Times that the armed forces will have no money for new weapons until 2030. He says there is "just about" enough funding for tanks and helicopters but not enough for unmanned or AI-assisted weaponry. However an army source disputes the claim, telling the paper money is already pouring into rapid procurement programmes.

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