Britain Considers Slimmer Military, Less Top Brass -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Britain's defence secretary outlined plans on Friday for a leaner, more de-centralised Defence Ministry in a drive to cut costs that may include a cull of senior military staff.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is conducting a spending review expected to usher in a budget cut of up to 20 percent, part of government plans to reduce the budget deficit and safeguard Britain's ability to borrow cheaply.
Britain is conducting a wide-ranging strategic defence review, looking at its role in the world and what military capabilities it will need to deal with future threats.
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U.K. Defence Secretary Vows to Overhaul MoD -- Defense News
UK defense chief plans cuts, major changes -- AP
MoD's forced cuts could prove a blessing -- The Telegraph
Defence backroom operations to be slimmed down -- AFP
Fox to remodel modern major generals -- Financial Times
Senior military chiefs 'facing axe' -- Press Association
Top officers face axe in 'leaner' MoD -- The Independent
British officer corps to be cut back -- Financial Times
London to reduce fighter jet numbers -- UPI
Helicopters to b
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U.K. Defence Secretary Vows to Overhaul MoD -- Defense News
UK defense chief plans cuts, major changes -- AP
MoD's forced cuts could prove a blessing -- The Telegraph
Defence backroom operations to be slimmed down -- AFP
Fox to remodel modern major generals -- Financial Times
Senior military chiefs 'facing axe' -- Press Association
Top officers face axe in 'leaner' MoD -- The Independent
British officer corps to be cut back -- Financial Times
London to reduce fighter jet numbers -- UPI
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