00:00 I think in terms of Barringfield, but you're referring to the live test firing of Challenger
00:03 3 yesterday in Germany, which I had the privilege to attend, underlining we are procuring some of
00:09 the most highly capable kit we ever have done for the UK. Challenger 3 is a brilliant tank.
00:13 But you're absolutely right. Of course, we're putting more money in. We now want to see that
00:17 get to the front line. As Minister for Defence Procurement, I have to ensure it's spent effectively.
00:22 So the most important part of that spending, which we have set out, as the Prime Minister emphasised,
00:27 is to get back to having effective stockpiles of munitions. Because I think the British public
00:33 have actually strongly supported our efforts in Ukraine. They've been so important. But they've
00:36 wanted to know that as we are gifting aid to Ukraine, we are also not losing out at home,
00:43 that we are supporting our own armed forces. That's why I think the most important part of
00:47 what we set out is this £10 billion to munitions. That will see us procuring significant new stocks,
00:53 missiles, shells, the key munitions we need. And I'm pleased to say a significant part will be made
00:58 in the UK supporting jobs and prosperity around the country. The amount of cash we'll be spending
01:02 when we get to 2.5% is £75 billion more than we're spending today. That's why we talk about
01:08 £75 billion extra. And as I've just said, I think the most important part of that is our munitions
01:12 plan. Obviously, there will be further spending plans that come on the back of this. We will now
01:16 work through that with the armed forces to set out our plans.
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