How does the UK transition its armed forces to a true warfighting footing?
In Season 3, Episode 2, we are joined by Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, to discuss the structural and cultural changes required to rebuild Britain’s defence industrial base.
The conversation tackles the reality of legacy procurement delays and the push for faster, more adaptable equipment delivery. We unpack the Royal Navy’s transition to a hybrid fleet of crewed and autonomous platforms, the practical steps being taken to clear hurdles for SMEs, and how a reformed defence strategy can deter peer adversaries while acting as a genuine engine for UK economic growth.
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