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militarydefense1 year ago•3 min saved

"UK Military's Readiness for High-Intensity War in Doubt, MPs Warn"

A report by UK MPs warns that the country's armed forces are not prepared for high-intensity warfare due to personnel and equipment shortages, with personnel leaving faster than they can be recruited. The report highlights concerns about overstretch, recruitment and retention crisis, and the allocation of defense spending. The Ministry of Defence acknowledges the issues and prioritizes recruitment and retention, but the government is urged to make difficult choices and invest fully in the military to address the readiness challenges.

via BBC.com|

#equipment-shortages #high-intensity-war #military-readiness

conflictwar2 years ago•2 min saved

"Struggles and setbacks in the Russia-Ukraine war: A closer look"

The Russia-Ukraine war has reached a stalemate, with neither side having a significant advantage. However, soldiers on both sides are facing dire conditions on the front lines, including troop and equipment shortages, and a lack of access to basic necessities. Russian soldiers have resorted to drinking cans of meat mixed with river water to avoid starvation, while Ukrainian soldiers are grappling with heavy equipment shortages and a lack of manpower. The war has entered its third year, and soldiers on both sides are growing increasingly demoralized and desperate to return home.

via Business Insider|

#basic-necessities #conflictwar #equipment-shortages

military2 years ago•3 min saved

Contradicting Reports: Germany's Military Strength in Question.

Germany's Parliamentary Commissioner for Armed Forces, Eva Högl, has released a report detailing the disastrous condition of the German military, known as the Bundeswehr, which lacks not only the necessary boats, planes, tanks, and military equipment but also the necessary education and training for its personnel. Despite the German government earmarking €100 billion for the modernization of the Bundeswehr, Högl's report reveals that the German armed forces are yet to receive those funds while expressing frustration at the slow procurement rate. The report also highlights kit shortages, shoddy infrastructure, and dilapidated barracks with walls propped up by sandbags.

via EurAsian Times|

#bundeswehr #equipment-shortages #funding