Britain put on war footing

After nearly a year of waiting, the UK's Strategic Defence Review
has been published. 


If that means nothing to you - don’t worry, we explain it all on
today’s show. The SDR was intended to be a root-and-branch
review of the UK Armed Forces that would provide a road map to
keep the country safe for decades to come - especially in the
face of the growing threat of Russia.


But already there are questions over funding and how to boost
recruitment. Venetia chats to Lord Richard Dannatt, former chief
of the army, about what the review is missing, and Alistair
Carns, minister for people and veterans at the Ministry of
Defence. 


Plus Roland Oliphant goes through the report's highlights and the
outstanding questions. 


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/02/strategic-defence-review-royal-navy/


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/01/strategic-defence-review-lord-robertson-fiona-hill-barrons/


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