Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says UK’s culture of national resilience is weaker than some of its allies – just as defence secretary unveils cuts to military.
The Conservatives in government unveiled a strategy to ensure the UK was better prepared for crises such as pandemics, terrorism and extreme weather, with a new UK Resilience Academy to offer training and education on resilience planning.
Earlier this year, General Sir Patrick Sanders, the head of the British Army, claimed the UK needed a citizen army of tens of thousands of troops to fight a future war against Russia.
Gen Sir Patrick said his forces, including all reserves, would not be large enough to defend the country if there was a war, and it was essential for Britain to lay the foundations for “national mobilisation”.
Britain should follow the example of Nordic and Baltic countries and boost its defences to prepare for war, the UK’s top military leader has said.
