Army chief: We need greater investment in larger service
The Chief of the General Staff believes that more money should be spent on a force bigger than the planned 72,500 soldiers.
The Chief of the General Staff believes that more money should be spent on a force bigger than the planned 72,500 soldiers.
Former head of the Army told Forces News "the legislation has not fully caught up with the ability we need to have in the future".
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A total of 148 Challenger 2 tanks will be upgraded to Challenger 3s, with the remaining vehicles to be retired.
The fate of the service's land vehicles and tanks has been decided, including the Ajax, Boxer, Challenger 2 and Warrior.
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It comes after the announcement that the British Army's target regular strength will be reduced from 82,000 to 72,500 by 2025.
The warning comes after publication of both the Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper, which outline changes to the UK's military.
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