Britain’s defence policy is not British, not defensive and not even a policy. It’s a mess | Simon Jenkins

There are no easy answers to what Putin’s war means for British defence. But mindlessly spending more and more won’t cut it

One tank that is not on its way to Ukraine is Britain’s latest super-tank, the Ajax. It has been more than 10 years in the planning and £5.5bn in the building, but it doesn’t work. Its tracks suffer from speed bumps and its interior keeps injuring its drivers. If I were the god Ajax, I would sue for my reputation.

It is nearly a quarter-century since Tony Blair unveiled his d...