The defence priorities awaiting Liz Truss

Liz Truss is the new Prime Minister, after weeks of political campaigning coinciding with a war on European soil – so what is the UK appointment likely to mean for defence?

Pledging to increase defence spending, from around 2.2% to 3% of GDP by 2030, the new leader has also said current plans to cut the size of the British Army are up for review.

Forces News has taken a look at the priority security matters in Ms Truss' in-tray as she enters her new role, including Ukraine and China.

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