UK must double military to face Russia: RUSI

Researchers at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) have concluded that the United Kingdom would need to double the size of its military to have a credible chance of defending itself against Russia in a conflict. The assessment highlights a significant capability gap in the face of a major European war. The report comes amid ongoing debates about European security and defense spending following Russia's war in Ukraine. It presents a stark warning about the UK's current state of readiness.