By: Radhakrishna N S
UK’s ministry of defence has announced on Monday (5) that Britain’s military will increase the number of Commonwealth recruits to 1350 per year, that will be introduced over several years. The Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent countries, including India. The move builds on the long-held links Britain’s military has with Commonwealth countries, where recruits from across the globe have bravely served in a variety of roles, in many conflicts. The importance of the Commonwealth to the military is underlined by the fact that Britain already employs some 4500 Commonwealth citizens in the armed forces. Minister for the Armed…
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