The government is accused of 'running down' the military, as figures show a further drop in numbers.
There were smaller declines for the RAF and Royal Navy but they also failed to meet their target strength.
The MOD said it has been working hard to improve recruitment, adding that applications to join the Army were at a five-year high. The latest data showed 13,520 people had joined the regular armed forces in the last 12 months, an increase of 1,593 compared to the previous year.Shadow defence secretary Nia Griffith said the government was running down the armed forces"year after year" and the numbers were"well below their own targets".
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