Defence Review

**welchboy** · 23-03-2021, 00:37

I see the Defence Review has been released. Army to be reduced by 9,500 to a total of approximately72,500, never since 1714 has our army been so low, only 148 Challenger tanks to be up graded the remainder scrapped, reduction to the RAF., where as the navy will have 2 more destroyer/frigates, bringing the fleet up to I believe 20. Not enough to provide protection for the fleet's aircraft carriers if both are at sea.
Whilst a number of cabinet members are stating that China may become the next militery problem, it is planned that to offset any aggressive moves by the Chinese we intend to send this year into the area 2 small patrol craft and in 2023 these two ships will be re-inforced by a unit of Royal Marines. Well that is the Chinese problem solved then.
The reduction in RAF., transport aircraft the report admits will cause logistical problems in the transport of troops and equipment. According to a government spokes person these reductions and reorganisation will make us "Match Fit".

**keithwill38** · 23-03-2021, 01:28

any news of any regiments going,the guards could lose 2 or 3

**welchboy** · 23-03-2021, 02:08

Originally Posted by keithwill38

any news of any regiments going,the guards could lose 2 or 3

No mention of of any regiments, the report states that the reductions will be made by natural wastage, that will not be filled. Looks like that means a reduction in recruiting, which at this point in time is very poor since it handed over to a private company.

**Bob Bacon** · 23-03-2021, 15:43

The Defence Command Paper has been published, giving more information on the military's future following last week's Integrated Review.

The document goes into greater detail around how the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy will look in the coming years.

To coincide with its publication, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave details to the House of Commons.

Defence Command Paper: What It Means For Each Service (forces.net)

**welchboy** · 23-03-2021, 17:18

Originally Posted by Bob Bacon

The Defence Command Paper has been published, giving more information on the military's future following last week's Integrated Review.

The document goes into greater detail around how the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy will look in the coming years.

To coincide with its publication, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave details to the House of Commons.

Defence Command Paper: What It Means For Each Service (forces.net)

Thanks Bob, that was an interesting and informative read

**jones20** · 24-03-2021, 16:15

In some respects it hasn’t helpEd with a war games scenario in the states last week when 100 Royal Marines turned over 1500 states personnel in a matter of days so they have looked at this as a positive thing for smaller forces