Britain must ‘reassess’ size of its Armed Forces as Army shrinks to smallest size for 300 years, warns top US official

Del Toro said investment in the Royal Navy was also “significantly important” as the fleet prepares to axe four warships leaving with less than 10 frigates for the first time in its history. Speaking at the RUSI think tank he said: “It is important for the UK to reassess where they are today given the threats that exist today. “The UK Army has gone through challenges due to the economic strength of the country…sacrifices have been made."