Questions about British Defence Policy

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In 2018, what sort of Defence should the United Kingdom have?.

1. What sort of Armed Forces should the United Kingdom have?

2. Should the British Army, Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Royal AirForce be merged into one Organisation like the Canadian Defence Forces?.

3. How many Troops should the British Army have?. (Regular and Reserve)

4. How many Royal Marines should their be?. (Regular and Reserve)

5. How big should the Defence Budget be in real terms?.

6. Should the United Kingdom have a domestic Military-Industrial Complex so all Military Equipment comes form in Country?.

7. Would a form of Conscription for Military Age Brits be good for Defence?.

8. Should the UK remain a Nuclear Power?.

 

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In 2018, what sort of Defence should the United Kingdom have?.

1. What sort of Armed Forces should the United Kingdom have?

One that meets Government policy of global commitments in relation to BOT, Alliance & treaty needs and rules based order

2. Should the British Army, Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Royal AirForce be merged into one Organisation like the Canadian Defence Forces?.

No,

3. How many Troops should the British Army have?. (Regular and Reserve)

See question #1

4. How many Royal Marines should their be?. (Regular and Reserve)

that comes down to question #1 and doctrine CONOPS

5. How big should the Defence Budget be in real terms?.

should meet the needs of Government policy without straining the national economy

6. Should the United Kingdom have a domestic Military-Industrial Complex so all Military Equipment comes form in Country?.

Yes to a degree, as it generates income and secure industrial capacity

7. Would a form of Conscription for Military Age Brits be good for Defence?.

No, military life is not for everyone, but that depends on strategic environment(Israel)

8. Should the UK remain a Nuclear Power?.

Yes