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How many troops does the UK have?
The call for war readiness within 1,000 days by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting raises questions about the UK's military capacity. The British armed forces have seen a significant reduction in personnel over the past decade, with numbers falling by approximately 25% since 2010. Despite this, the UK maintains a highly trained, professional military, focusing on technological advancement and strategic alliances.
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