Govt: Defence spending boost needed in these dangerous times

The Armed Forces minister says the £2.2bn increase in defence spending is necessary in "these more insecure and dangerous times".

Luke Pollard adds the money will be put towards "more advanced weaponry, directed energy weapons, more business going directly to UK firms and improving defence housing".

Report by Brooksl.

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