#uk-armed-forces

#uk-armed-forces

Opponents of the idea claim that any expansion of eligibility for national service-style schemes to older age groups would represent a significant shift in defence policy and could raise practical and ethical questions about fitness, capability and operational effectiveness.

The Royal Navy has previously joined allies in action against the vessels, helping to track a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean which was then boarded by the French navy.

The F-35 stealth fighter is not meeting its potential in British service because of availability issues, a shortage of support personnel, and delays in integrating key weapons.

The government's long-awaited strategic defence review (SDR) is finally set to be published on Monday, promising an in-depth look at the true state of Britain’s armed forces.