UK’s Defense Equipment Plans Still Unaffordable, Auditors Warn

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LONDON–The UK’s defense equipment plans continue to be unaffordable, auditors have warned, with estimates suggesting a shortfall of up to more than £17 billion ($23.1 billion) over the next 10 years. The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) is planning to spend £190 billion on new equipment and support...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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