Britons would be warned that they could be called into battle if war broke out in Russia.
Chief of Staff Patrick Sanders will stress the need for ministers to “mobilize the nation” in the event of a broader conflict with Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Sanders added that the military is “too small” to deal with conflicts alone.
However, it was reported that General Patrick was thought not to be in favor of conscription.
Chief of Staff General Patrick Saunders calls on Brits to think differently
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This comes as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders warn allies to prepare to take all necessary actions to combat Vladimir Putin’s forces.
Assessing the military’s capabilities, Sanders said, “Our procurement record is poor, our land-based industrial base is in decline, and our Army Reserve is not as capable or reliable as we need.” ” he said.
The Army chief is set to resign within six months following an alleged falling out with the chief of defense staff, Gen. Tony Radakkin.
Sanders has publicly criticized the Army’s equipment and troop numbers. He will make his case at the International Armored Vehicles Conference in Twickenham later today, according to the Daily Telegraph.
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Sanders’ impending departure was mourned by Tobias Ellwood, then chairman of the House Select Committee on Defense.
Ellwood praised his willingness to “tell political leaders what they need to hear, not what they want to hear.”
Sanders’ warning came after a senior North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) official warned that the West faces an all-out war with Moscow within the next 20 years. This is one of several warnings issued by military leaders and ministers from several member states.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said: “We must take into account that President Vladimir Putin will one day even attack NATO countries. Our experts believe that by the time that is possible, “We expect it to take five to eight years. We don’t know at this point.” I think there is a high possibility of an attack by Russia. ”
On Tuesday, NATO signed a contract worth around £1 billion to produce 220,000 artillery shells for member states, paving the way for the allies to backfill their arsenals and provide Ukraine with more ammunition.
It has also mobilized around 90,000 troops in a war game aimed at sending a message to Russia not to consider attacking member states.
“We must recognize that peace cannot be taken for granted, which is why we (NATO forces) are preparing for conflict with Russia,” said Admiral Rob Bauer, chairman of the NATO Military Committee. Ta.
“But the discussion is much broader. It’s also the industrial base and people need to understand that they have a role to play.”
