SKY News: UK's ability to arm itself 'is broken' amid increasing security threats, MPs warn
The report is the latest of many to sound the alarm on the MoD's procurement system. But the concern has escalated since Russia invaded Ukraine - a war with the potential to escalate into a full-blown conflict involving the UK and its NATO allies.
The Ministry of Defence must admit its ability to arm the military is broken and urgently needs fixing at a time of growing security threats, a group of MPs has warned.
The damning verdict emerged as Ben Wallace, who has overseen the department for the past four years as the longest-serving Conservative defence secretary, revealed in an interview with the Sunday Times that he would leave government in the autumn.
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UK's Military Procurement System Is Broken
MPs condemn system that has left Armed Forces with an 'limited reserve' of military equipment -- Daily Mail
UK left with 'extremely limited' numbers of combat equipment -- UK Defence Joournal
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Welcome to the consequences of the "fruits of peace" after the "wining" of cold war...
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