Q&A: Strategic defence and security review
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The RAF has reluctantly put forward options to cut its fleet of fast jets
As the government prepares to publish the country's first large-scale strategic defence and security review since 1998, all branches of the UK's armed forces will need to be ready to make sacrifices.
Q: What is the strategic defence and security review?
Q: Why is it taking place?

The government remains committed to Afghanistan
Q: How have the decisions been taken? Has there been agreement within the forces?
Q: What level of cuts can the armed forces expect?

The Royal Navy has had to reconsider what is affordable
Q: Are any areas protected? Are some more vulnerable than others?
Q: Will the strength of the armed forces and its operations be affected? What about Afghanistan?
Q: How will the security services be affected by this review?
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