‘We call it the valley of death’: inside Britain’s battle to rearm itself

Published on May 5, 2024

Crucial questions hang over Rishi Sunak’s ambitions to rearm


Described as an Apache gunship that fits in the back of your car, the British-made Hydra drone has the potential to be a game-changer on the battlefield...

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