http://rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2012 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BCECAA3CE720/ In this statement Gordon Brown outlines the challenges faced by the British armed forces over the last decade, reaffirming his support for their continuing presence in Afghanistan. He estimates an increase in defence spending next year while promising to reform procurement, reduce civilian staff and cut lower priority spending. He also outlines his goal to reduce Britain’s number of nuclear warheads while maintaining an independent nuclear deterrent. 2010-04-21 10:51:34 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCFA41C41057/ Part Six: In the final installment of these interviews, General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge, former commander of British forces during Operation Telic and Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former Director General, Development, Concepts & Doctrine, offer their headline advice to an incoming government. 2010-04-20 13:00:00 http://rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF16F583D391/ Amidst ongoing economic woes, defence has emerged as one of the most challenging policy areas for the Labour government. 2010-01-04 12:00:00 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A45E2B9B51A41D/ To defend Britain's interests, Britain must combine 'soft' with 'hard' power argues Prime Minister Tony Blair. 2007-02-01 10:00:00 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA24E21BE470/ In advance of the expected General Election in May, the Rt Hon Geoffrey Hoon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, outlined his party's policy of defence. 2005-04-13 13:00:00 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f76879fab/ Labour Party remarks made ahead of the 2001 General Elections 2001-08-18 12:00:00 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4469B8683949E/ 1997-10-10 12:00:00