By BRIDIE ADAMS Published: 23:21 BST, 30 June 2026 | Updated: 23:21 BST, 30 June 2026
Growing global tensions and conflicts in the Middle East and Europe have put renewed focus on the state of Britain's armed forces, with military leaders and politicians warning that the UK must be prepared for an increasingly unpredictable world. Questions have been raised about whether years of defence spending cuts have left the armed forces weak.What do you think - are our armed forces ready to fight a war? Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.Vote now and you'll find the final results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter.
