Ex MI6 Chief On The Future of UK Defence
We speak the man who was ‘C’ as the UK commits to increasing defence spending.
Today, we look at the future of defence for the UK, ahead of a major strategic defence review from the government.
Defence Secretary John Healey has said there is "no doubt" that UK defence spending will rise to 3% of GDP by 2034.
Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, joins Laura and Paddy to talk about where the threats are, and what it should be spent on.
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