Two defense officials resign over military funding concerns

A defense secretary and an armed forces minister resigned from their posts this week, according to @SkyNews reporting. The second official followed the first out of government, both citing a lack of funds for the military in the coming defense investment plan.

Background on the resignations The two departures came within days of each other.

No replacement appointments were announced in the initial reports. @SkyNews said the resignations centered on budget allocations rather than policy disagreements. The defense investment plan in question covers future military spending levels.