"Lord George Robertson, former NATO Secretary General, stated that the UK risks undermining its armed forces unless ministers commit to a substantial uplift in spending, describing current government attitudes as 'vandalism.'"
"A Downing Street spokesman insisted there was no basis for alarm regarding claims of military underpreparedness, emphasizing the government's commitment to modernizing defense capabilities in light of the new global landscape."
Downing Street has dismissed concerns about Britain's military vulnerability due to underinvestment in defense. Former NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson warned that the UK risks undermining its armed forces without increased spending. He criticized current government attitudes as 'vandalism.' A spokesperson for Keir Starmer defended the armed forces, citing significant defense spending increases. The government's delayed 10-year Defence Investment Plan has raised uncertainty. A Downing Street spokesman insisted there is no basis for alarm and emphasized the need for modernization in defense capabilities.
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