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<p>The Integrated Review (IR) sets out the vision for a Global Britain in a more competitive
age, by integrating foreign, security, defence and development policies. It addressed
the unprecedented challenges and geopolitical shifts posed by a deteriorating global
security environment.</p><p>We believe the Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper
hold true, but we are continuing to monitor the situation in Ukraine to ensure our
strategic approach remains threat-led and in line with the agile planning and delivery
mechanisms developed following the Integrated Review. We will continue to review our
capabilities and readiness levels accordingly.</p><p>Recent examples of progress delivering
on the IR's objectives can be seen respectively through:</p><p>(i) Defence's commitment
of least £6.6 billion for next generation capabilities and research, especially cyber
and space, with investment currently forecasted to surpass this target;<br>(ii) CSG21's
deployment in the Indo-Pacific and the permanent deployment of HMS Tamar and HMS Spey
to the Western Pacific, an example of a multilateral deployment of cutting-edge military
capabilities focused on developing global partnerships and strengthening existing
alliances;<br>(iii) our response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, which has
shown the UK at its best, united with our allies to deter Russian aggression on NATO's
eastern flank;<br>(iv) from a peak of 5,000 personnel in March 2021 in support of
the COVID response, Defence's continued provision of personnel and support across
the UK and in support of the Devolved Administrations to manage the pressure on their
health services.</p>
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