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UK must double military to face Russia: RUSI

A leading UK defense think tank says Britain would need to double the size of its military to have a chance against Russia in a conflict.

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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.
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