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Spending increases on the armed forces - Royal Navy, British Army and RAF - and other public services could be shelved due to unsustainable debt, peers have warned. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street, London, following a Cabinet meeting.

Promised defence spending increase could be axed, peers warn

The Ministry of Defence is seeking opinions on how to improve the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF. It has launched its strategic defence review.

Opinions sought on how to improve armed forces in defence review

Sir Stephen Lovegrove has become Whitehall's Aukus adviser, which Defence Secretary John Healey said would "help maximise the benefits" of the tripartite defence deal. Pictured is Sir Stephen Lovegrove, formerly National Security Adviser, Cabinet Office, after being made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to National Security, by the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Ex-top security adviser to steer "breakthrough" defence trade deal

A "silent hangar" will be created by the Ministry of Defence to test aircraft for GPS jamming. It can contain F-35 fighter jets, Chinook helicopters and others.

"Silent hangar" to be built to test aircraft against GPS jamming

Nautilus International union members are set to go on strike again as the row between Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors and the Ministry of Defence continues. A previous demonstration was held in Portsmouth near Whale Island.

Defiant Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors to strike again amid pay row

Captain Simon Booth, who served in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary for 37 years, has said he is not surprised by the strikes which union members have taken. People have walked out due to a lack of pay and proper working conditions.

Ex-RFA captain paints bleak picture of force amid strikes

The Ministry of Defence has announced a major trade deal with Aukus allies worth £500m. Pictured is foreign secretary David Lammy.

"Breakthrough" defence trade deal worth £500m secured by MoD

Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff, who are members of the Nautilus International Union, staged a demonstration near the military base on Whale Island. They have gone on strike in a bitter row with the Ministry of Defence over pay and working conditions.

Royal Navy will find it "very difficult" to function amid RFA strikes

HMS Duncan is on standby in the Mediterranean near Lebanon amid growing tensions between the country and Israel.

HMS Duncan deployed near Lebanon amid growing Israel tensions

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced an above inflation pay rise for the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF. Pictured is Ms Reeves during a press conference following her statement to the House of Commons on the findings of the Treasury audit into the state of the public finances.

Armed forces to receive above inflation pay rise

The veterans minister role has been moved back into the Ministry of Defence, after the role allowed them to previously appear in cabinet. Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan and Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage have differing opinions on the decision.

Veterans minister role moved from cabinet - MPs clash over decision

HMS Duncan eliminated an aerial threat while on deployment in the Mediterranean alongside an RAF Typhoon jet.

Dangerous "aerial threat" eliminated by HMS Duncan near RAF base

The Royal Navy, British Army and RAF have been accused of fighting amongst themselves by new defence secretary John Healey.

Royal Navy, Army and RAF urged to not fight each other by government

The Red Arrows as they headed to Southport Air Show.

Watch: Red Arrows wow fans with special Diamond Season display

An action plan has been set up by councils to support serving military personnel and veterans in Portsmouth and elsewhere. Pictured is th4e D-Day celebrations on Southsea Common.

Detailed action plan set out to help military personnel and veterans

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria board a plane at Stansted Airport in Essex as they head to Washington DC to attend a Nato summit. The Labour government has been criticised over a lack of timescale for when the UK will increase its defence spending.

New PM slammed over lack of defence spending "clarity"

New prime minister Sir Kier Starmer has been challenged for not giving a timeline on when the UK’s defence spending will increase.

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The Red Arrows dazzle spectators with their diamond nine aerobatic display across the shores of Belfast Lough

Watch: RAF Red Arrows delight crowds with Armed Forces Day display

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

The Red Arrows performing before the British Grand Prix in 2018 (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Royal Mail celebrates Red Arrows with new stamps - how to get them

Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour.

Watch: Red Arrows’ pilot’s view of RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour

The Conservative manifesto says it will raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by cutting civil service spending. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Tory manifesto promises more defence spending - how

Act of Remembrance service led by the University’s Chaplain Reverend Dr Alison Green

D-Day commemorations at University – with talk held in lecture hall used for RAF...

A team of 16 veterans and military personnel will be cycling from Poole to Hayling Island in one day to honour those who took part in D-Day.

Dedicated veterans cycling 80 miles for D-Day 80

Solent Airport is set to host a two-day commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Jason Hawkes

Major changes to D-Day aerobatics aircraft show

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe

Squadron Leader Mark Long. Photo: RAF

Historic aircraft unlikely to fly for D-Day after pilot Mark Long

Fraudsters steal £1bn from MoD since 2010

Nearly £1bn has been stolen from the Ministry of Defence by fraudsters, official figures say.

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Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond, which has been deployed in the Red Sea in recent months to deter attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on merchant ships. Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Ferocious strikes carried out by British forces on Houthi targets

Military personnel are suing the Ministry of Defence after alleging fumes from aircraft are cancerous. Pictured is a Sea King helicopter. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.

Helicopter crew suing MoD - alleged toxic cancer fumes from aircraft

The scheduled spitfire flyover over the Portsmouth area, namely Denmead, was cancelled following the tragic death of the pilot in Lincolnshire on Saturday, May 26. Picture: Getty Images

Will spitfire flyover happen - past flight cancelled after pilot death

Spitfire crash.

Watch: Tributes paid to Spitfire pilot who died in crash

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Brian McGuffie, a one leg amputee and former soldier in the British Army, has supported veterans though charities including Team Endeavour Racing and Blesma. He believes more needs to be done to tackle veteran homelessness. Picture: Whendie Backwell

Stark rise in veteran homelessness - people "falling through the net"

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps(Credit: Getty Images)

Shortage of planes to take part in D-Day mass parachute drop

Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief.

Watch: Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief

John Healey MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, said the report into military housing was “damning”. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

Military housing "unacceptable" and branded tax on soldiers goodwill

Derrick joined the RAF in 1942, serving with 112 squadron, and flew Kittyhawks from the beaches of Italy. He was shot down and imprisoned on June 6 1944 at Stalag Luft 7 in Poland. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Retired RAF Squadron Leader celebrates 100 years of his 'good life'

Prime minister Rishi Sunak records a statement inside 10 Downing Street, London, after Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel that saw RAF jets deployed to shoot down drones from Tehran. Picture: Benjamin Cremel /PA Wire

RAF jets shoot down Iranian missiles in unprecedented Israel attack

An unnamed Royal Navy ship has been deployed to Gaza to support with an aid project amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Pictured is HMS Richmond, a frigate which recently returned to the UK from operations in the Red Sea. Picture: Royal Navy.

Why UK have not named Royal Navy ship deployed to Gaza in aid effort

Fort Nelson hosted the Standing with Giants farewell event for Normandy on Friday 5th April 2024. Over 1,400 giant silhouettes are being transported to Normandy for a D-Day 80th anniversary display. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Biker convoy carrying D-Day 80 silhouettes stops in Portsmouth

L to R: Former defence secretary Ben Wallace, former armed forces minister James Heappey and Lord West, former First Sea Lord. The Council on Geostrategy has launched a campaign to call on the UK government to increase defence spending amid ongoing conflict in the Red Sea, Russia-Ukraine and Gaza. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images/Sarah Standing.

Campaign launched urging government to increase defence spending

The new Wider Service Medal (WSM), which has been announced by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The Wider Service Medal (WSM) will be granted to personnel "fulfilling crucial operational roles" but whose lives are not necessarily at great risk. Picture: Ministry of Defence/PA Wire

Brand new Wider Service Medal launched by MoD

Armed forces minister James Heappey, Conservative, said he will be standing down at the next general election. He was previously tipped to succeed former defence secretary Ben Wallace. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

"Painful decision": Armed forces minister to stand down

Little was mentioned about defence spending in the budget, with many accusing the government of reducing funding for the armed forces. Picture: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images

Is UK military spending decreasing? Budget leaves many perplexed

HMS Prince of Wales sailing alongside Nato allies during Exercise Joint Warrior. MPs are warning that the UK is relying on supporting nations too much.

MPs warn government lacks "credible plan" to fund armed forces

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering his Budget in the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday March 6, 2024. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

No extra funds for armed forces as Jeremy Hunt outlines budget

Defence secretary Grant Shapps was quizzed about the MoD plans. Picture: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images.

Military personnel to take legal action over housing costs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. it is believed that defence spending will not increase in the government's next budget. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Jeremy Hunt not expected to raise defence budget spending, reports say

Two Second World War veterans who were involved in the D-Day landings were left honoured after their names were placed on the Normandy Memorial Wall in Southsea. They were awarded plaques 100 days before the 80th anniversary of D-Day, with a major commemoration event taking place in Portsmouth. Pictured is: (l-r) Ian Peattie, Royal Navy captain, D-Day veterans Stan Ford, 98, and John Roberts, 99, and Luke Jules, RAF Squadron Leader. Picture: Sarah Standing (270224-7778)

D-Day veterans "honoured" to have names added to memorial wall

F35-B Lightning jets landing on HMS Prince of Wales, as the warship heads to a huge Nato mission. Picture: AS1 Amber Mayall RAF

Stealth fighter jets land on HMS Prince of Wales as she heads mission

A revolutionary new laser weapon, Dragonfire, could be used on future Royal Navy ships to shoot down drones and other aircraft. Picture: MoD.

Defence agency workers involved in laser weapons project could strike

The number of veterans becoming homeless is increasing, with Labour politician Stephen Morgan branding it as shameful. The government is continuing to pour millions of pounds into schemes to tackle the problem. Veterans minister Johnny Mercer and Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage said enough support is being offered to former service personnel.

Statistics show rising rate of homelessness among military veterans

The GMB has written to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps saying that losing the ability to make steel from scratch will “significantly impact” the security of the country’s essential defence supply chains. Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire

Applications to join Royal Navy reach eight year high - Grant Shapps

Data from the Ministry of Defence shows that a fridge was stolen from HMS Collingwood. A TV was also swiped from HMNB Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

TV and fridge stolen from local military bases - MoD data says

Tests of laser weapons will no longer be carried out on a Type 23 frigate. This follows tests of the Dragonfire laser weapon system. Picture: GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images.

Laser weapon will not be tested on warship after plans scrapped