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Friday, October 15, 2010

RAF to lose Tornado squadrons as Navy wins defence cuts battle

Type 23 frigateThe RAF will bear the brunt of defence cuts after the Royal Navy fought a successful action to protect its funding.

Today David Cameron, Defence Secretary Liam Fox and Chancellor George Osborne are finalising details of the Strategic Defence and Security Review.

Despite last-minute pleas, the RAF is due to see its Tornado jet squadrons phased out. Air bases are set to close and jobs lost in the shake-up.

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