Some elements of the British Army’s latest reforms feels more like back to the future. But other features – such as recognition of the importance of army reserves – lend credibility to the new plan.
A new Public Accounts Committee Report lays bare the “broken” system of defence procurement.
China and Russia have expanded their definition of warfare – if NATO doesn’t wake up to this fact it will sleepwalk into crisis after crisis.
The navy chief will have to deal with the long-term planning, training and funding of the services, and how and when they are deployed – but his first priority will be crisis management.
China’s increasing assertiveness in the Pacific lends urgency to the security pact. But sorting out the small print could be trickier than expected.
The UK must benefit economically from the security pact to persuade a public that is wary of US-led multilateralism.
The UK renewing its commitment to defence at home and collaborating on security with the continent is essential in a Europe that can no longer depend on the US.
Joe Biden has made it clear he doesn’t value his Nato allies – all the more reason for the UK to sort out its defence processes and policy.
Reducing the army’s carbon fuel dependency is critical – and not just for environmental reasons.
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