The British Army will sink to its lowest level in 200 years, reducing troop numbers to a staggering 72,000, in the biggest military shake-up since the Cold War.
One battalion has been ditched and seven divisions of troops will be reduced to four as commanders take Britain's military out of “the industrial age” and into a new technology war.
As well as soldiers the Army will lose troop carrier planes, Chinooks and other helicopters whilst warplanes are being ditched by the RAF and the Royal Navy will lose frigates.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed troops, already well below the previous target of 82,500 will be slashed to 72,500 and 700 Warrior fighting vehicles will be dumped.
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