The lead military author of the Strategic Defence Review, General Sir Richard Barrons, gives his verdict on the DIP. “Doing the right thing, but not enough not quickly enough”
He tells Kate Gerbeau why one of his biggest concerns is a lack of attention to Defence Medical Services and how that really matters for deterring enemies.
Sian Grzeszczyk-Melbourne explains the impact on the day to day lives of forces personnel and families, including delays to accommodation repairs and the removal of admin roles.
And former MoD insider Matthew Savill breaks down how retirement of old equipment while waiting for new kit will affect the Armed Forces mission to be ready for war.
Kate Gerbeau presents.
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00:00 – On Sitrep this week
01:07 – What the dip means for servicemen and women
04:38 – Does the dip deliver the defence review recommendations?
17:36 – New tech waiting times and capability gaps
20:45 – Can the forces be war ready by 2030?
33:16 – Your DIP questions answered
