DEFENCE NATION

Defence of the realm is the first task of government and In our exploration of this crucial arena we have been looking back as well as forward.

Adam Payne hears from Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis how the government plans to deal with the legacy of British troops’ involvement in Northern Ireland, even as we confront a new geopolitical outlook with war in Ukraine.

And Defence Secretary Ben Wallace marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict while Tom Hunter of Dods Political Intelligence brings us right up to date with the latest developments in the field of space.