00:00The government is set to publish its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan,
00:05promising changes designed to strengthen the armed forces for future threats.
00:10Ministers say more than £5 billion will support drones and autonomous technology,
00:16alongside plans for six new warships and a Royal Navy combining traditional vessels with advanced systems.
00:22Supporters argue the investment will improve security while backing skilled jobs and British industry.
00:28But critics question whether the funding goes far enough after earlier budget disagreements.
00:35The Conservatives call the package too little too late,
00:38while the Liberal Democrats say the armed forces have been dangerously short-changed.
