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Blythe Crawford Cbe

Blythe Crawford Cbe

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Prepare for war now or fall behind: Britain is not ready for the speed and scale of modern conflict

Prepare for war now or fall behind: Britain is not ready for the speed and scale of modern conflict

By Blythe Crawford CBE In modern warfare, speed, innovation and industrial capacity are the new frontlines of defence writes Blythe Crawford. Listen...

24.03.2026 7

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Blythe Crawford Cbe

Defence resilience has become the backbone of the global economy

By Blythe Crawford CBE In recent weeks, the world has been reminded how fragile the foundations of the global economy have become. Russia’s shadow...

18.01.2026 10

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Blythe Crawford Cbe

Britain’s defence revival starts with Rachel Reeves: Will she back British industry or waste the moment?

By Blythe Crawford CBE The upcoming Budget has already proven itself to be a test. The Chancellor can either scatter a myriad of short-term fixes,...

25.11.2025 5

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Blythe Crawford Cbe