British defense minister Alistair Carns warned that the regular army could face significant depletion within six months if engaged in a conflict similar to the war in Ukraine. Highlighting the current casualty rates from the conflict, Carns emphasized the necessity of having reserve forces to sustain military operations. He also discussed the evolving nuclear threat landscape, where both Russia and China pose significant strategic challenges, stressing the importance of maintaining a robust nuclear deterrent. The UK’s Strategic Defence Review aims to better prepare the armed forces for future threats.