The Chief of the Defence Staff has told an unconvinced Defence Committee the UK would be ready to fight a major war with Russia, despite MPs pointing to ageing equipment as a reason to doubt the claim.

Mark Francois MP, a former defence minister, asked Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin directly if the UK's military would be able to fight a major war with Russia if required to "tonight", to which the Armed Forces chief said "yes".

More: https://www.forces.net/uk/mps-unconvinced-military-chief-says-uk-would-be-ready-fight-war-now-russia

Correction: Kevan Jones MP is a former defence minister - NOT a former shadow minister.

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