John Healey highlighted that the British armed forces are "far worse than we thought," indicating a critical need for readiness and innovation to deter future threats.
Healey stressed that while the armed forces are skilled in military operations, the real concern is their lack of readiness to engage in actual combat scenarios, which undermines deterrence.
The Defence Secretary noted the importance of integrating new technologies and learning from current conflicts, like Ukraine, to enhance the lethality and deterrent capability of the forces.
A Government spokesman emphasized the competence of the UK armed forces, asserting they are among the best globally, while the Strategic Defence Review aims to address current and future capability gaps.
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