There is a risk that the European defence train has left or is leaving the station without the U.K.. An urgent and helpful output of the Defence Review should be a clear statement of the U.K. offering to European security. This should complement the capabilities of the key powers - France, Germany and Poland. Avoid duplication whilst building resilience. Given the parlours state of U.K. and European defence, this is an urgent task, one which requires an honest assessment of available military (including industrial) capability. To date no European leader has matched actions to the fine words. Events may require the necessary action, before politics and bureaucracy respond.
There is a risk that the European defence train has left or is leaving the station without the U.K.. An urgent and helpful output of the Defence Review should be a clear statement of the U.K. offering to European security. This should complement the capabilities of the key powers - France, Germany and Poland. Avoid duplication whilst building resilience. Given the parlours state of U.K. and European defence, this is an urgent task, one which requires an honest assessment of available military (including industrial) capability. To date no European leader has matched actions to the fine words. Events may require the necessary action, before politics and bureaucracy respond.
Thank you. Absolutely agree with this analysis