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The underfunding of the UK military has been a long-standing issue, driven by a series of government decisions that placed other domestic priorities above defense. Over the years, the so-called "peace dividend" following the end of the Cold War led to detrimental cuts, creating significant structural deficiencies in the armed forces. Figures reveal that current Army troop numbers are at their lowest since the Napoleonic era, raising alarms about the UK's defense capability.