British Army's Capability in a War Similar to Ukraine Conflict
British defence minister warns that the British army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict due to high casualties similar to Russia's invasion.
Key Points
- Alistair Carns warns that the British army would be 'expended' within six to 12 months if faced with casualties similar to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis is highlighted.
- The importance of reserves in meeting defence tasks and generating mass is emphasized.