The constant rumours around marginally different top ups to defence spending alongside the Defence Investment Plan over the last few months have been frustrating. As Max sets out, the DIP is just one part of the govt's overall plan to increase defence spending and capabilities
Bee Boileau
I don’t think we should over-focus on the DIP. It’s a good example of the challenges of increasing defence spending given the UK’s fiscal situation. But the govt’s broader commitments for defence spending are much larger and go beyond the next four years
