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In less than a year war has broken out in Europe, and Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban.
MPs say that means the UK’s new defence masterplan is already out of date, leaving British forces overstretched, vulnerable and too small.
They Ministry of Defence says it will continue to adapt strategy, but the Commons Defence Committee wants a major update to the plan now.
The committee’s chairman, Tobias Ellwood MP, talks to James Hirst about the impact on service personnel, his recent visit to Ukraine, and whether it’s the threats or our perceptions that have changed.
By BFBS Radio5
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In less than a year war has broken out in Europe, and Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban.
MPs say that means the UK’s new defence masterplan is already out of date, leaving British forces overstretched, vulnerable and too small.
They Ministry of Defence says it will continue to adapt strategy, but the Commons Defence Committee wants a major update to the plan now.
The committee’s chairman, Tobias Ellwood MP, talks to James Hirst about the impact on service personnel, his recent visit to Ukraine, and whether it’s the threats or our perceptions that have changed.

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