British Special Forces To Get Extra £2bn.

David Cameron has said an extra £2bn will be spent on the UK's special forces to fight terrorism.

The announcement will benefit the SAS and other elite units.

The money won't go on recruitment but will fund new weapons and vehicles, including helicopters.

It will also help buy protective equipment and communication systems.

It is a significant increase in spending on the UK's specialist soldiers and reflects the growing threat of terrorism in the UK.

The additional money, to be spent over the next five years, does not reflect an increase in the MoD's existing budget.

Instead it will be found in the growth in the defence budget that will occur as a result of the Government's commitment to meet NATO's spending target of 2% of GDP.

Next week, the Prime Minister will unveil the new National Security Strategy, outlining the threats to Britain's security over the next five years.

Details of how the military will spend its budget will also be made clearer - it is expected that the MoD will prioritise drones and cyber defences.

The SAS and SBS will crucial in Britain's response to any terrorist attack.


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By Alistair Bunkall.(Sky News)