“Some may focus on the headline numbers within the Defence Investment Plan. To my mind, the more important point is what that plan represents: a clear statement of national intent. At a time of competing pressures across government, the United Kingdom has chosen to strengthen Defence, honour its NATO commitments and invest in national security. We should recognise that reality with both humility and determination. The Strategic Defence Review gave us the mandate. The Defence Investment Plan provides additional momentum. What matters now is what we do with it.” – General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff, in the foreword to the 200th edition of The British Army Review, which explores the Army’s direction of travel (post ‘DIP’ in the road).

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