As more soldiers are leaving the army than being recruited, troop numbers have dwindled to a historic low of just over 73,000 - its smallest size for 300 years.
A general said allies have 'concern' about the army's size should a conflict eruptBritain's shrinking army could struggle to face a large force such as Russia in 'a high intensity conflict', European generals fear.
Another unnamed European general said that despite commitments to boost defence spending, the British army remains 'in decline'. 'We know we can rely on that, especially when there is an American election on the horizon and we don't know how that could affect NATO,' they reportedly said. Rishi Sunak has said he will increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP and bring in national service for 18-year-olds if he wins the next election
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