Donald Trump crossed a line by threatening economic warfare against the UK and other allies. He may have backed down, for now, but former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says we should be preparing for the potential of the US turning its back on NATO.
From nuclear missiles, to fighter jets and spare parts Professor Michael Clarke and Matthew Savill, a former policy chief in the MoD, explain our Armed Forces’ dependence on the US and how it could be de-risked.
It also raises yet more questions about US commitment to back any Ukraine peace plan.
Sitrep shares the latest from the battlefield, and hears from Ukrainian soldiers buying kit from a new Amazon-style online store, with incentive programmes to shape and monitor how they fight.
Kate Gerbeau presents, with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.
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00:00 – On Sitrep this week
01:23 – Can and should the UK disentangle US military capability?
26:38 – Has Trump’s threats damaged chances of a Ukraine peace plan?
33:14 – ‘Amazon for military kit’ – the new marketplace for Ukraine’s troops
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