Defence secretary endorses television docudrama examining British military capabilities

The short version

• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting praised the upcoming Sky docudrama The Wargame for highlighting the country's military and funding needs.[The Guardian]
• The television series, scheduled to premiere on 21 September, simulates an attack on the UK and prompted former minister Michael Gove to comment on Britain's limited missile defences.[The Guardian]
• The programme arrives as planned UK defence expenditures are projected to increase by approximately £30bn by 2035.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting commended the docudrama The Wargame for illustrating Britain's defence requirements.[The Guardian]
• The television production is scheduled to begin broadcasting on Sky on 21 September.[The Guardian]
• Existing plans project an increase in UK defence spending of about £30bn by 2035.[The Guardian]
• Former minister Michael Gove said participating in the filming revealed how limited Britain's missile defence capability was.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• Streeting praises new series The Wargame for highlighting Britain’s defence needsThe Guardian - World