Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say

The UK's Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has been delayed, undermining the government's credibility with its allies. The plan was supposed to be published in the autumn but is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit. The delay means procuring the latest equipment will be more expensive, hindering the government's attempt to modernise the Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defence says the DIP will fix the outdated and underfunded programme, but the Public Accounts Committee says excuses for the delay do not cut it.