The ability of the armed forces to protect the nation has diminished to a perilous degree, former defence chiefs have warned.
Defence cuts are creating gaps in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force and new investment is needed instead, three former senior officers warn.
In a report from the UK National Defence Association (UKNDA) – titled State of the Nation's Armed Forces – co-authors Admiral Lord West, General Sir Michael Rose and Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydon present views on all three services, calling for an increase to resources.
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