Top Marine Questions Cutbacks in Navy Power

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The head of the Royal Marines - one of the Navy's most senior officers and regarded as one of Britain's best military minds - has openly questioned why the UK is cutting its maritime strength.

Major General Buster Howes, the commandant general of the Royal Marines, provided a detailed analysis of defence strategy over the last decade during a speech to the Royal United Services Institute.

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Top Marine Questions Cutbacks in Navy Power

In particular he argued the case for greater investment in Naval power - at a time when the Government has slashed frigates, aircraft carriers and personnel.

Maj Gen Howes said amphibious for...

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