#uk-armed-forces

#uk-armed-forces

The Royal Navy has previously joined allies in action against the vessels, helping to track a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean which was then boarded by the French navy.

The F-35 stealth fighter is not meeting its potential in British service because of availability issues, a shortage of support personnel, and delays in integrating key weapons.

The government's long-awaited strategic defence review (SDR) is finally set to be published on Monday, promising an in-depth look at the true state of Britain’s armed forces.