(UTV| COLOMBO) – Britain’s armed forces would struggle to match the Russian army in battle, the head of the Army will say.
General Sir Nick Carter will say the British Army’s ability to respond to threats “will be eroded if we don’t keep up with our adversaries”.
The speech – approved by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson – comes amid speculation of potential defence cuts.
The warning comes after Russia practised simulated attacks across northern Europe.
In the speech, which will take place at the Royal United Services Institute on Monday, General Carter will highlight Russia’s new cyber warfare capabilities.
The Russian army conducted a large scale military exercises last year, including simulated attacks across northern Europe, from Kaliningrad to Lithuania.
Courtesy: BBC
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