UK's Shrinking Army Sparks Security Concerns
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 28, 2025, 22:27 IST | Updated: Nov 28, 2025, 20:02 IST
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Britain is facing a military crisis driven by a combination of underfunding, delayed modernization programs, and an inability to fight a modern war, according to recent reports from a UK Parliament Defence Committee and the UK Defence Review. Key issues include a lack of a modern layered air defense system, vulnerabilities to missile and cyber attacks, and a military design that lacks the depth for a long conflict.
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