Defence Cuts 'Could Leave Us Unable To Fight A War', Say MPs -- The Daily Mail
Britain's ability to carry out military operations is at risk because of Government plans to take an axe to the defence budget, a scathing report warns today.
A powerful group of MPs says that current missions, including the war in Afghanistan, would be threatened if ministers made cuts of up to 20 per cent at the Ministry of Defence.
The Commons' Defence Select Committee expresses concern that the Strategic Defence and Security review is being carried out so quickly that 'serious mistakes' will be made.
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More News On UK Defense Cuts
Speed of defence review 'could put operations at risk' -- BBC
Defence cuts could put military operations at risk, MPs warn -- The Guardian
Legislators Criticize U.K. Defense Review -- Wall Street Journal
Cuts may endanger military capability - defence report -- Reuters
Defence review too hasty, say MPs -- The Telegraph
Cameron defends defence review -- Press Association
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