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\nBritain\u2019s armed forces would struggle to match the Russian army in battle, the head of the Army will say. General Sir Nick Carter will say the British Army\u2019s ability to respond to threats \u201cwill be eroded if we don\u2019t keep up with our adversaries\u201d.
\nThe speech – approved by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson – comes amid speculation of potential defence cuts.
\nThe warning comes after Russia practiced simulated attacks across northern Europe.
\nIn the speech, which will take place at the Royal United Services Institute on Monday, Gen Carter will highlight Russia\u2019s new cyber warfare capabilities.
\nThe Russian army conducted large scale military exercises last year, including simulated attacks across northern Europe, from Kaliningrad to Lithuania.
\nGen Carter will also highlight the Russian army\u2019s long-range missile strike capability. While Russian forces were intervening in Syria, 26 missiles were deployed from a 1500km (930 miles) range.
\nHe will add that that Russia is building an increasingly aggressive expeditionary force, which already boasts capabilities the British Army would struggle to match.
\nPotential military threats to the UK \u201care now on Europe\u2019s doorstep,\u201d Gen Carter will say. Last year Prime Minister Theresa May said Russia had \u201cmounted a sustained campaign of cyber espionage and disruption\u201d against other nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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