Britain’s Defense Secretary John Healey issued a stark warning on the state of the UK’s military readiness, stating that the armed forces would struggle to stop an invasion and are not prepared for large-scale war. Healey attributed these challenges to years of underfunding, which he says has led to critical shortages in personnel and equipment across all branches, especially the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
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UK defense chief warns military not ready to fight war or stop invasion

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UK Defense Secretary John Healey warns of critical gaps in Britain’s military readiness, citing personnel and equipment shortages.

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