Al Carns, a decorated former Royal Marine, has warned that the British Army could be wiped out within six months in a major conflict due to current low readiness levels. The warning comes amid calls for increased defence spending.
The veterans minister, Al Carns , has warned that the entire British Army could be wiped out within six months in a major conflict due to the current low readiness levels. This admission has increased pressure on Sir Keir Starmer regarding defence spending . Carns, a decorated former Royal Marine, based his prediction on the size of the British Army , which is currently the smallest since the Napoleonic era, and the high casualty rates in similar conflicts like in Ukraine.
Russia's ability to retain significant military strength despite heavy losses demonstrates the need for increased readiness in the UK
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