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UK Election Interviews: What should our spending priorities be on defence?

RUSI Analysis, 20 Apr 2010

Part Four: Continuing their interview, General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry outline what the defence spending priorities should be for an incoming government on 6 May. 

Watch all the interviews here on YouTube

What will Britain's role be in future conflict?

Can Britain continue to stay Afghanistan?

Is there a public appetite for defence?

What should our spending priorities be on defence?

Are the Armed Forces used as a political football?

What is your advice an incoming government



Further Analysis: Defence Policy, Agenda for the New Government, Defence Management, UK, Europe, UK Defence, Defence Spending

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