Tier one or tier two force - is the British Army still among the best?

A retired commander has told Forces News the British Army would "struggle" to qualify as a Tier Two fighting force and "needs at least five, and probably 10, years to get fit for purpose".

It comes after reports claimed a senior US General had told the UK Defence Secretary the British Army was no longer considered among the world's top fighting forces.

But how do you know what tier a fighting force is and what impact does it have? Forces News takes a look in this video.

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