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Recommendation 10

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All in all, the evidence we heard points to the current size of the British...

Conclusion
All in all, the evidence we heard points to the current size of the British Army being inadequate. While size is not the only measure of capability, we are concerned that the Army cannot, as currently constituted, make the expected troop contribution to NATO. We therefore question whether the British Army is prepared to meet the growing threat posed by Russia to European security.
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Government Response

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