联合王国计划在五年内削减5亿英镑的军事开支,引发关于国防准备状态的辩论。 UK plans £500 million military cuts over five years, sparking debate on defense readiness.

英国工党政府计划通过退役军舰、直升机和无人驾驶飞机,在五年内从军事预算中削减5亿英镑。 The UK's Labour government plans to cut £500 million from the military budget over five years by decommissioning warships, helicopters, and drones. 这一举动引起了批评,因为它是在与俄罗斯的紧张局势和欧洲冲突加剧的情况下发生的。 This move has sparked criticism, as it comes amid increasing tensions with Russia and conflicts in Europe. 美国国防部长约翰·希利认为削减将使军队现代化, 但批评者担心它将削弱英国的军事能力, Defence Secretary John Healey argues the cuts will modernize the forces, but critics fear it will weaken the UK's military capabilities and send a negative message to adversaries.