Much is made of the rise and development of the Chinese and Indian military budget in the past 10 years, but their budgets pale into comparison to the top five European spenders. European powers spent £120 billion per annum compared to China's £35 billion and India's £15 billion, with Britain's spending only just behind China's at £34 billion.
On the ground, Britain, along with the US are the heavy weights in Afghanistan, but the European forces stationed there constitute just under half of the 52,000 troops. All involved are honing their skills, equipment requirements and experience. The three Services coming together as one symbiotic fighting force.
Wednesday, 17 September 2008 21:09