These warnings arrive as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting insists that the armed forces must "live within their means," with reports that the government has halted non-essential training to save money. Critics have described the policy as incoherent and questioned the reallocation of defence funding toward other government spending, arguing that ready military formations require continuous investment in training and equipment.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Army Chief Warns of War during Defence Training Cuts
Geopolitics12 hours ago
The head of the British Army has described the current global state as one of "extreme jeopardy," warning that political leaders will soon tell the public to prepare for war. General Sir Roly Walker told troops at Catterick Garrison that every citizen must be ready to make sacrifices and prioritize national security to enable the military to "take the fight to the enemy" and navigate a "gathering storm" of geopolitical risks.
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