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We are alarmed by the revelation to this inquiry that a core aspect of the...
Conclusion
We are alarmed by the revelation to this inquiry that a core aspect of the plans set out in the 2015 SDSR will not be met. In its response to this Report the Ministry of Defence should provide a detailed explanation of the specific shortfalls (equipment, logistic support, personnel et cetera) that have led to this situation, setting out when these were first identified, and what plans exist to rectify this in a given timescale.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Following SDSR 15 and subsequent planning round decisions, the modernisation programme was placed under increasing pressure, resulting in challenges to fully meet SDSR ambition. The Department has learnt from this and sought to fully resource the propositions within the recent Integrated Review and defence Command paper, the £24 billion additional funding received by Defence was drawn out of the threat assessment and helps ensure we match our ambitions
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Report
Fifth report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability
14 Mar 2021
HC 659
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.2 yrs
Report published
14 Mar 2021