The British Army has reportedly been ordered to halt non-essential training exercises due to increasing financial constraints. Units stationed in the UK that are not preparing for specific overseas missions have been instructed to stop "collective training," which involves group exercises with military equipment. This includes training with advanced weapons such as the Challenger 2 tanks and Apache helicopter gunships, as confirmed by recent reports. The decision comes amid growing pressure on Defence Secretary Andy Burnham to increase defense spending to 2.5% of the UK's national income by next year. During a parliamentary session, Tan Singh Dhesi, head of the Commons Defence Select Committee, stressed the need for stronger investment in the armed forces. He urged Burnham to commit to raising defense spending to 3% by 2030, arguing that the UK faces a more dangerous global environment and needs to be properly equipped to respond. A military source described the halt in training as "absolutely devastating," noting that training is a core function of the armed forces. The pause in exercises is expected to continue until the end of the year. This decision follows the failure of Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, to secure sufficient funding for the government’s defense investment plan. This shortfall led to the resignation of former defense secretary Sir John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns. The announcement of the training suspension coincided with comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested he might not support the UK in a potential conflict with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Trump made the remark in response to the UK's position on the Iran war. Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has also issued new warnings about the Falklands, stating his country would defend its interests aggressively. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made indirect threats against the UK due to its support for Ukraine. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has proposed raising £10 billion annually for defense spending, primarily through reductions in welfare programs, and has warned that hostile nations like Russia are testing the UK's resolve. The Ministry of Defence has not yet responded to requests for comment on the training suspension.