The reforms “represent the biggest shake up of UK defence for over 50 years”, the defence secretary said, arguing they will help cut waste and reduce duplication, as well as ensuring that Britain is “buying better what our front line forces need”.
Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Healey said that investment in defence will be matched by reform of the sector, announcing plans for four senior leadership roles in the department to act as “clear points of accountability at every level within UK defence”.
Giving a speech to the Institute for Government (IfG) on Tuesday, Mr Healey announced a new command structure in the Ministry of Defence (MoD), as well as bringing an end to major defence reforms unveiled under the Conservatives.
The announcement comes amid growing fears over European security after President Donald Trump announced his plan to sideline the continent by holding Ukraine peace talks directly with Mr Putin, amid wider pressure on the continent to step up its defence capabilities.
UK defence secretary John Healey has unveiled plans for the “biggest defence shake up in 50 years” to make sure the UK is war ready.
