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The United Kingdom cuts its armed forces

What's left to cut?

Nov 22, 2024
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The UK is cutting what? What is left to cut?

They have the smallest fleet since the 1500s (Jackie Fisher is spinning) and an almost non-existent Air Force and Army. They are at 2.3% of GDP spend (4% is more appropriate), but much of this is lost in a UK MND bureaucracy that makes the Pentagon look efficient and seamless despite seven failed audits in a …

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