British Army Fields 10,000 Drones; UK Announces Increased Defence Spending

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Published: 2026-06-27T16:06:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: UK Defence Journal, Report.az

The British Army has fielded 10,000 small drones in the past six months, as part of a £300 million investment in attritable and consumable systems. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to increase military spending by at least £1 billion more than previously proposed.

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