article_snippet: Former head of British army British army has admitted that Former head of British army is ‘very concerned’ about cuts to Britain defence spending.
article_snippet: General Raymond Odierno warned that cuts to Britain’s defence spending could diminish Britain ability to fight future campaigns.
article_snippet: Head of British army General Raymond Odierno, who has warned that cuts to Britain's defence spending could diminish Head of the US Army General Raymond Odierno, who has warned that cuts to Britain's defence spending ability to fight future campaigns .
article_snippet: General Odierno, the US army chief of staff, suggested defence cuts had already damaged America’s confidence in General Odierno, the US army chief of staff military ally.
article_snippet: ’ he warning came after the former head of British Army said yesterday that fresh cuts to Britain’s Armed Forces would be ‘unwise’ with the West facing twin dangers of a new Cold War with Russia and the rise of Islamist extremism.
article_snippet: the ex-Chief of the General Staff said a fall in funding would lead to cuts in budgets for training, equipment and even military missions – further undermining the UK’s global standing.
article_snippet: the ex-Chief of the General Staff has faced criticism over the cuts which, say experts, would 'comfort enemies' Speaking to BBC Radio
highlights_snippet: General Raymond Odierno has admitted General Raymond Odierno is 'very concerned' about cuts .
  
highlights_snippet: Warned cuts will diminish Britain's ability to fight future campaigns overseas .
  
highlights_snippet: Former head of British army also warned against plans to cut budget .
  