The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is lacking a 'credible plan' to fund the Armed Forces, MPs have warned.
The Ministry of Defence is lacking a "credible plan" to fund the Armed Forces, MPs have warned. The gap between the MoD's budget and the cost of the UK's desired military capabilities has increased to £16.9 billion.It is the largest deficit on record, despite an expected injection of £46.3 billion over the next 10 years.
" The PAC warned that gaps in military capabilities had left the UK more reliant on its allies to protect its own interests, while the credibility of Britain's armed forces had been "undermined".MPs pointed to "widely reported" recruitment issues, with more people leaving the Armed Forces than being recruited and the mothballing of Royal Navy vessels due to crew shortages.
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