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Britains army, once a Cold War powerhouse, has dwindled to half its size, raising concerns about its global military ambitions. Recent Middle East tensions highlighted the armys struggles, with a single destroyer deployment taking time, while jets and air defenses moved faster. Former NATO boss George Robertson criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for defense complacency, while ministers blame underinvestment and promise a Cold War-era spending boost. Analysts point to tight budgets and a focus on ships and planes, leaving the army stretched thin and overly reliant on allies like the US. Meanwhile, peers like Poland ramp up defense spending, and France offers lessons despite similar struggles. Britains push to increase defense spending to two point five percent by April twenty twenty-seven looks solid, but transformation needs to speed up to stay ready.

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