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Inside the Putin-pounding war chest UK needs to defeat Russia as Rishi Sunak unveils unprecedented 75bn defence boost [Video]

RISHI Sunak pledged the biggest defence boost in a generation – £75billion in the next six years to put the UK on a “war footing”.

From nuclear subs and air defences to a more digital-led army, former top military officials told The Sun exactly what the UK needs to build a war chest ready take on the threat of Russia.

PM Rishi Sunak said the UK was on a ‘war footing’ as he promised to raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDPCredit: AFP – Getty
The Sun spoke to Admiral Lord West, General Richard Barrons and General Richard Shirreff about what the £75bn should be focused onCredit: MoD/Crown copyright 2017
Sunak with Nato boss Jens Stoltenberg pictured as he unveiled the major new defence budget on Tuesday
The senor defence experts agreed that the UK armed forces must adapt to the age of modern warfare – including investing in autonomous jets and dronesCredit: PA

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