Quote Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
Why do we need to increase it ?

Don't we have trident as a deterrent or is that outdated and could it be blown out of the sky with modern defence systems ?

Why are we increasing defence spending if we sell loads of arms to Saudi......to kill the yeminis......

Why are we increasing defence spending if we are arming Israel?

Genuine questions , it seems like nonsense

Isn't our greatest threat from terrorism ?

How likely are Russia or China or Iran going to come stomping over Europe to attack Great Britain ?

You hear ex army commanders on the TV and radio saying the world is a dangerous place but it could be argued they would say that wouldn't they ?

And my uneducated view is sunak is sabre rattling and trying to win votes as he is over benefits and Rwanda etc
We need it because Russia is going to march to Kiev, and then all the way through Poland. After a short breather they'll pick up where they left off and power through Germany. Next France[which won't take long -never did], and then they'll set sail for the UK in rubber dingys. WW3 is coming !! At least it'll take folks minds off climate change..