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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new Defence Investment Plan focused on funding drone transformation and job creation.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new Defence Investment Plan focused on funding drone transformation and job creation.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Investment is supporting UAV development for the Royal Air Force and British Army.Sub-event
Starmer unveiled a £15 billion defence investment plan.1 source
Starmer's government unveiled a Defence Investment Plan to fund drone transformation.1 source
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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government
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