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Ex-Defence Minister Carns Calls MoD Tank Spend Waste

6/16/2026

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  • Al Carns (former defence minister) publicly criticised the UK Ministry of Defence’s defence investment plan, calling for an overhaul.
  • He described MoD waste as “unbelievable,” saying each stone he turned revealed another shock.
  • Carns argued the £700 million tank programme represents sunk costs that should be redirected to innovative systems.
  • He warned that focus on cost-of-living, NHS and jobs leaves security concerns unaddressed and that instability could be exploited by Moscow.