UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis says 'real progress' made on delayed defence investment plan
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Molly Stubbs
2h ago· 4 min readenNews
Summary
UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis has stated that "real progress" has been made on the long-delayed defence investment plan (Dip) following talks with the Treasury. The plan, originally due last year, aims to future-proof the armed forces and may be in line for a funding boost. Work within the UK Government continues to finalize the details in the coming days.
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· 3 pulledReal progress has been made this week over the long-delayed defence investment plan
Work within the UK Government is ongoing to 'get it right' in the coming days
The blueprint for future-proofing the armed forces could be in line for a funding boost
Ted Hennessy, Press Association “Real progress” has been made this week over the long-delayed defence investment plan but work within the UK Government is ongoing to “get it right” in the coming days, Dan Jarvis has said. In a sign that the blueprint for

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