This may be true, however, if there comes a time when the military is needed…you'll be shocked how fast it will improve. Dangerously quick, especially with the allies they have.
The money has been spent on aid including to China and this was the cross party dunce MP consensus. Even that was borrowed so interest is twice the size of the defence budget. Our parties are choosing candidates that are only strong on rhetoric and customer service skills but with little merit. They cannot provide the skill base to run our country and that in turn means there are not the finances – and of course there are the endless procurement debacles which could not be beaten if we went out to hire enemy nations like Russia, China, Germany or France to do the job – well in the last case….
I guess it depends which reg and bn you’re in. For me from what I’ve seen. The British Army is underfunded and undertrained and the vast majority would leave the next day for a normal job if they could
The question needs to be asked: What is the role of the British Military? Is it a fighting force or does it exist to make BAE Systems lots of money? Pick one. From my own experience, contracts were throttling our capability and “the tail is wagging the dog”. It amused me when the mainstream media talked about donating our aircraft to Ukraine. When we don’t even have the spare parts and the infrastructure to maintain them ourselves.
Throughout history, this has been a common problem in alleged democracies. Pretend leaders who have never served, and would never fight for their country, decide to starve the military of resources. They spend that money on their own pet projects, like art galleries, “sustainability,” and “the climate crisis.” But other countries see that weakness and build up their militaries until they become a serious threat. Maybe they rattle the sabre to get what they want, maybe they actually invade a neighbour. Then the cowardly politicians wet themselves and realize they need a bit of muscle after all. But it takes decades to repair the neglect, which our enemies know too well. Freedom is not free. If you are unwilling or unable to defend yourself, a thug or bully will take everything you have — including your freedom. It has happened many times, and will happen again.
We can’t make our own stuff. Pretty important in a war. Look at the shell shortage scandal of the First World War. Our industry is not ready for any type of confrontation.
I used to be in Military Police (TAVR) back in the 80s. We had old land rovers that spent more time in the local garage than with us, clapped out, clutches failed regularly. Even our Sterling sub machine guns were worn out. Not enough steel helmets to go around. Not enough webbing either. It really was a joke.
Could be worse. Like, talking about the elephant in the room: the current state of the German army
This may be true, however, if there comes a time when the military is needed…you'll be shocked how fast it will improve. Dangerously quick, especially with the allies they have.
The British Army has become a humanitarian force than a fighting force – fact.
So there you have it. We have an army not fit for major operations and at the same time we Push Russia to the brink of WW3. Madness.
UK army will be weak to political,
Wokeness 🤔💯
I think the British army is the best in the world, Thats all I have to say.
The money has been spent on aid including to China and this was the cross party dunce MP consensus. Even that was borrowed so interest is twice the size of the defence budget. Our parties are choosing candidates that are only strong on rhetoric and customer service skills but with little merit. They cannot provide the skill base to run our country and that in turn means there are not the finances – and of course there are the endless procurement debacles which could not be beaten if we went out to hire enemy nations like Russia, China, Germany or France to do the job – well in the last case….
¿are you stupid? the usa army still uses british training and tactics,….
Underfunded Lions lead by beancounters……
I guess it depends which reg and bn you’re in.
For me from what I’ve seen. The British Army is underfunded and undertrained and the vast majority would leave the next day for a normal job if they could
They only have like 60k people bruh
applying 3-1 support to combat ratio, that’s only about 15k combat troops
The British army isn’t even top 20 hell not even top 50.
Definitely not a military super power.
You couldn’t fill a stadium with the British military, let alone fight across a country.
The IDF is more formidable than the UK.
The question needs to be asked: What is the role of the British Military? Is it a fighting force or does it exist to make BAE Systems lots of money? Pick one.
From my own experience, contracts were throttling our capability and “the tail is wagging the dog”.
It amused me when the mainstream media talked about donating our aircraft to Ukraine. When we don’t even have the spare parts and the infrastructure to maintain them ourselves.
weak men create hard times
Throughout history, this has been a common problem in alleged democracies. Pretend leaders who have never served, and would never fight for their country, decide to starve the military of resources. They spend that money on their own pet projects, like art galleries, “sustainability,” and “the climate crisis.” But other countries see that weakness and build up their militaries until they become a serious threat. Maybe they rattle the sabre to get what they want, maybe they actually invade a neighbour. Then the cowardly politicians wet themselves and realize they need a bit of muscle after all. But it takes decades to repair the neglect, which our enemies know too well. Freedom is not free. If you are unwilling or unable to defend yourself, a thug or bully will take everything you have — including your freedom. It has happened many times, and will happen again.
The UK does not needs much land army. Just focus on air force and navy.
Probably the worst British officer to ask, served under him in Germany. He was more bothered about block jobs
It is unfortunate the Americans are essentially entirely responsible for the defense of Europe.
British Army infantry stands at only 35000. Thats a few months of casualties on the battle feild in Ukraine before complete erradication.
We can’t make our own stuff. Pretty important in a war. Look at the shell shortage scandal of the First World War. Our industry is not ready for any type of confrontation.
in 1999 as a OTC cadet i looked at my SA80 and asked would i want to trust my life to this? the answer was no.
I used to be in Military Police (TAVR) back in the 80s. We had old land rovers that spent more time in the local garage than with us, clapped out, clutches failed regularly. Even our Sterling sub machine guns were worn out. Not enough steel helmets to go around. Not enough webbing either. It really was a joke.