Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vengeance at Faslane. Photograph: Murdo Macleod
Britain Considers Slimmer Military, Less Top Brass — Reuters
(Reuters) – Britain’s defence secretary outlined plans on Friday for a leaner, more de-centralised Defence Ministry in a drive to cut costs that may include a cull of senior military staff.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is conducting a spending review expected to usher in a budget cut of up to 20 percent, part of government plans to reduce the budget deficit and safeguard Britain’s ability to borrow cheaply.
Britain is conducting a wide-ranging strategic defence review, looking at its role in the world and what military capabilities it will need to deal with future threats.
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