We will replenish the stock with thousands of long-range missiles, says the British commander-in-chief

Over the next 10 years, Britain will increase the strength of its army and navy.

This was stated by the Chief of the British Defence Staff, Tony Radakin, in his final address before his resignation, reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.

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" We will increase the size of the Army to create a NATO strategic reserve, restore a nuclear role to the Royal Air Force, double the size of the Royal Navy's attack submarine force, develop a sixth-generation fighter, add thousands of new long-range missiles to our arsenal , and make aggressive use of directed energy technologies, hybrid launch vehicles, and investment in cyberspace and artificial intelligence...

This is a response that meets the challenges we face in the world ,” Radakin said.

_{The regular British army at the beginning of 2025 numbered only about 70 personnel. This is smaller than the Russian contingent in one of the areas of the Northern Military District, where London is fighting against the Russians with the help of Ukrainians.}