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flag UK ex-Special Forces commander warns war looms in 3–5 years due to outdated military tech and slow modernization.

flag Former Special Forces commander and UK MP Al Carns has warned the UK could face war within three to five years and is unprepared, citing outdated military equipment, slow modernization, and inadequate readiness for high-tech conflicts. flag Drawing on his frontline experience and observations from Ukraine, Carns emphasized that drones now cause 87% of frontline casualties and are as destructive as 22 artillery rounds each, urging faster adoption of AI and autonomous systems. flag He called for accelerated defence spending, faster procurement, and stronger partnerships with Ukrainian innovators to close capability gaps. flag Experts echo his concerns, warning that delays in rearmament could undermine the UK’s role in NATO and leave it vulnerable to rapidly evolving threats.

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