The new head of the British Army, General Sir Roland Walker, has issued a stark warning that the UK must prepare for war within the next three years to counter an 'axis of upheaval' comprising Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
General Walker emphasized the importance of readiness in an 'increasingly volatile' world, suggesting that geopolitical tensions could escalate into global conflict by 2027 or 2028. He highlighted the need for the British Army to enhance its capabilities and fighting power to deter potential enemies, particularly pointing out the challenges posed by Russia and China.
Despite the dire warnings, General Walker also mentioned that war is not inevitable, and there is 'just enough time' for the UK to bolster its defenses and avoid conflict.
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UK must be ready for war in three years, says Army head
Britain must be ready to fight a war within the next three years, the new head of the Army has said. Gen Sir Roland Walker has warned against a range of threats in what he called an "increasingly volatile" world. But he said war was not inevitable and the Army had "just enough time" to prepare itself to avoid conflict.
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UK must be ready for war within three years, head of British Army warns
Britain's army must be ready within three years to fight a war against an "axis of upheaval" of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, the force's new chief has warned. General Sir Roly Walker predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will emerge from ...
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