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Argues that in order to achieve international peace, Great Britain should stop permitting export licenses or selling military equipment to conflicted nations such as Pakistan and India. Observation that Great Britain, after the U.S., is the world's second-largest arms supplier, with its customers including Sierra Leone, Indonesia, and Zimbabwe; Argument that these weapons could end up in nations such as Iraq; Criticism of western nations who sell weapons for profit.

The article discusses the possible competition between U.S. and British admirals in terms of naval ranks. The U.S. Navy plans to create a new rank called Admiral of the Navy, carrying six stars, that would outrank their British colleagues. There are concerns that Great Britain might reciprocate by creating eight-star admirals. The possibility of a naval competition indicates that the war is going well to permit time out for measuring ranks.

The article reports on the concerns of military police (MP) over the deficient equipment used by soldiers in Great Britain who are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. A report by the Commons defense select committee raised the preparedness for combat of the British Army and the Ministry of Defence. It also suggests that additional budget should be set aside to overcome the problems. The MPs are concerned on the snatch Land Rovers used by the army which are dangerous to roadside bombs.