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    UK’s 'overstretched' armed forces not ready for war with Russia, report warns

    by Sophie Wingate and Sami Quadri Feb 04, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Media

    The British armed forces do not have enough weapons to fight a prolonged war against Russia, a damning report has warned.

    MPs have concluded the Army is the UK’s “weakest service” due to “significant capability deficiencies” – which included drastic shortages of vehicles, tanks and even ammunition.

    The armed forces are overstretched and

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