Defence and the road ahead

Background

What the latest developments mean on the ground.

The developments come after weeks of consultation, with officials pointing to a steady improvement in the underlying numbers. Our reporting suggests the picture on the ground is more mixed.

Those closest to the process say the coming weeks are decisive. Several of the measures announced still require approval before they take effect.

For readers following Defence, the practical change is modest for now, but the direction of travel is clear enough.

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