The head of the UK armed forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has stated that the country is ready to fight a war, despite recent suggestions that the military is unprepared. He emphasised the importance of supporting Ukraine and highlighted the high casualty rate among Russian troops in the warzone. Admiral Radakin acknowledged that the UK needs to be even stronger in the future, with deeper stockpiles, improved technology, and a more supportive defence industry. He also stressed the significance of being part of NATO to counter major threats. Concerns have been raised about US support for the alliance following the re-election of Donald Trump.