Britain is Overhauling its Military. But is it Enough?

Britain unveils a bold military overhaul—nukes, drones, NATO-first strategy, and new warfighting doctrine. But is it too late to save its fading power? WarFronts breaks it all down.

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00:00 Introduction
01:14 The Strategic Defense Review
15:34 Questions Asked; Questions Answered
25:01 Can It Work?

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