UK defence: Up in the air

Major analysis feature on future defence policy for the United Kingdom. Decisions on spending that Britain will take in the autumn of 2010 will determine the future capabilities of America’s main ally and define its place in the world.

ESO: Background information: France and UK seek closer military ties http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-and-uk-seek-closer-military-ties/

ESO: Background information: Britain is no longer America’s bridge to Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/britain-is-no-longer-americas-bridge-to-europe/

ESO: Background information: UK seeks French defence entente http://www.europeansources.info/record/uk-seeks-french-defence-entente/

BBC: News, 29.9.10: Liam Fox warns cuts will have 'grave consequences' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11432620

United Kingdom: House of Commons: Library: Standard Note: SN/IA/5592 (13.10.10): Strategic Defence and Security Review http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05592.pdf

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