Defence

Core Summary Former UK Defence Secretary John Healey had proposed that Britain join a global investment bank to raise additional defence funds, according to BBC. This revelation adds new context to his resignation over inadequate military spending. Meanwhile, two senior UK defence officials have also resigned, highlighting deep divisions within the British defence establishment. Event Details Healey resigned on June 11, accusing Prime Minister Starmer of being “unable” and the Treasury “unwilling” to commit sufficient resources for defence at a time of rising threats. He noted the government’s Defence Investment Plan would only push spending to 2.68% of GDP by 2030, well below his advocated 3% target. ...

China Sentences Former Defence Ministers to Suspended Death Penalties Chinese authorities have sentenced former Defence Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe to death with a two-year reprieve, marking one of the most significant anti-corruption cases in the Chinese military in recent years. Both men served as Defence Minister and were investigated for serious disciplinary and legal violations. Official reports stated that during their tenure, they abused their positions in weapons procurement and military construction projects, accepting massive bribes. ...

The US government has warned European allies that weapon deliveries will be significantly delayed due to ammunition stockpile depletion from the Iran war, potentially affecting Ukraine’s defence against Russia.