Army ‘not as strong as it could be’, says Armed Forces chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin blames “historic underinvestment” for serious manpower and equipment deficiencies
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Admiral Sir Tony Radakin blames “historic underinvestment” for serious manpower and equipment deficiencies
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