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19 Mar 2021

What armed forces modernisation will mean for UK’s defence

Senior Political Correspondent

Britain’s armed forces are about to undergo the most sweeping modernisation for two decades, with a new command paper next week setting out the details.

It’s expected to include a new generation of warships and fighter jets, as well as significant changes for the Army, all designed to make the country better equipped to meet future threats from hostile states and in cyberspace.

We have been finding out what it’s likely to mean for those engaged in the defence of our realm.