What's really in the UK's new Defence Investment Plan?
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The government has unveiled its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, promising billions for drones, AI and new military technology. Keir Starmer says the plan is "game-changing" and will strengthen the UK's armed forces on land, at sea and in the air. But is it all it's cracked up to be? Sky's Defence Editor Deborah Haynes explains why the UK's defence industry has been left waiting for contracts and what the next prime minister could mean for the future of the strategy. #defence #government #uk #politics #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/ap
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