Defence review: (UK) Army 'to be reduced by 10,000 troops'

BBC ^ | 03/22/2021 | Jonahthon Beale

[ScubaDiver]

The size of the Army is expected to be reduced by about 10,000 soldiers as part of a move towards robots, drones, and cyber warfare.

[ScubaDiver]

If European countries are so concerned about 'RUSSIA,' then why are so many spending so little on defense? Last year, Boris said there was going to significant increases in (projected) defense spending. But, thus far, they've announced not insignificant reductions-in-force and a paring-back of key weapons systems...

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I'll believe the increased spending when they - you know - actually spend it. Suffice to say, we won't be hearing anything about the Euros paying their fair share from Biden's Administration.

[Jonty30]

When you’re national debt is on the way you sustainability,you have to cut back whether you want Toor whether it is wise.

[central_va]

The solution is to have trained reserve troops that no longer pay federal income taxes as a reward for one weekend a month and 1 week a year.

[Jonty30]

When your national debt is on the way to unsustainability,you have to cut back whether you want to or not.

[ScubaDiver]

I agree. I think there is great utilitarian value in a robust, well-trained and supplied reserve component. If properly utilized, then can be cost-effective. They do have a reserve component now, but it’s very modest in size. Very.

[Jonty30]

I think a compromise. They can deduct the equivalent salary for their time as reservists.

[HighSierra5]

Meanwhile,back at the ranch,the Chicoms are gearing up.

[Does so]

President* Xiden-Obummer may have an allotment to purge 10,000 suspected Trump supporters.

[Little Ray]

The UK still has 10K troops?

Most of the troops ‘made redundant’ will probably be combat arms. Don’t need those icky trigger pullers, just the administrators and REMFs.

[ASOC]

they can handle it, have before

WWII "Home Guard" - mostly WWI Vets

even the housewives/mums were ready to defend their homes.

Today, none of that allowed, eh?

This time, it ain't Germans they have to worry about....