Defence
Progressive preview of tonight’s defence & foreign policy debate
Tonight’s foreign policy and defence leaders' debate on Sky News looks set to focus on Trident, Liberal Democrat defence policy and the war in Afghanistan.
Fact check: How much will Trident replacement cost?
The total cost of replacing Trident could reach more than the £100 billion figure quoted by Nick Clegg.
Cameron’s fear of Beijing wide of the mark
In the week President Hu held talks with Barack Obama at a summit on nuclear security, David Cameron last night suggested China was a potential nuclear threat.
Clegg: Replace Trident with Astute
Nick Clegg affirmed his progressive foreign policy credentials this morning, citing the £100 billion expenditure over the next 25 years on a Trident successor.
Budget 2010: Defence procurement cuts needed
The budget should make clear all major defence procurement efforts will be subject to a full and frank reconsideration as part of the Strategic Defence Review.
Report criticises MoD waste and cuts in defence research budget
As the prime minister gives evidence to the Iraq inquiry today, accused by leading military figures of underfunding the armed […]