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Episode Synopsis
With the UK pledging to increase defence spending to levels not seen since the Cold War, what does the future of British defence look like?
In this episode, we discuss the evolving nature of warfare, the impact of technology on modern battlefields, and whether Britain is truly prepared for the next conflict. Joining Bronwen Maddox are Sir John Sawers, former head of MI6; James Heappey, former Armed Forces Minister; and Chatham House experts Dr. Samir Puri and Olivia O’Sullivan.
In this episode, we discuss the evolving nature of warfare, the impact of technology on modern battlefields, and whether Britain is truly prepared for the next conflict. Joining Bronwen Maddox are Sir John Sawers, former head of MI6; James Heappey, former Armed Forces Minister; and Chatham House experts Dr. Samir Puri and Olivia O’Sullivan.
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