Brexit could mean defence spending will shrink in real terms despite NATO 2% target, says National Security Strategy Joint Committee.
The Committee found that Brexit could impact on the aspirations and capabilities set out in the National Security Strategy. Economic contraction caused by Brexit could limit the ability of the armed forces to fulfil their role effectively.
The Committee had expected the NSS & SDSR 2015 to address what action would be required in the short term following a Brexit vote. The failure to outline a plan to address that contingency indicates the prioritisation of political interests above national security. If the National Security Strategy is to be credible, it must prioritise the maintenance of national security above political expediency. Planning for a new security review, starting with a detailed analysis of the changed security environment, should begin immediately. [...]
Report: National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015
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