The Decline Of Britain As A Dependable U.S. Military Ally

About 10,000 British troops are in Afghanistan, like these in Helmand Province, but some experts are asking if cuts will affect the force’s capabilities. Eros Hoagland for The New York Times

British Cuts To Military Concern U.S. Officials -- New York Times

WASHINGTON — Plans by the British government to make significant cuts in defense spending have spurred concerns among American military experts about Britain’s ability to carry out its role as the United States’ most dependable ally.

A wrenching government spending review has pitted Britain’s army against its navy, spawned a series of leaks to the British media and raised the question of whether the military that emerges from the budget cuts — expected to be 10 percent to 20 percent of current outlays — will be a strategically agile force that can join the United States on major combat operations.

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My Comment: Britain is billions and billions in debt .... they simply have no more money, and are cutting everything in sight. See here on how much the Royal Navy has declined since 1982 .... and the message is very clear .... the UK military is on the chopping block and one should forget about them in any future military crisis or involvement.