Future defense cuts may hit hidden support first

If the UK defense budget suffers after COVID-19, what will be most affected?

The 2020 forecast expected cuts or delays to fall first on less visible areas such as logistics and training, with possible pressure on Strike or Challenger 2.

This 2020 forecast expects politicians to avoid obvious big-ticket cancellations because Britain wanted to look globally engaged after Brexit. The greater danger was that logistics, training, and other less visible budgets would absorb the pain. Frigates, Strike, and Challenger 2 are also identified as possible targets for delay or pressure. Gaps in tanks or carriers become painful when the capability is suddenly needed.