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<p>The Defence in Numbers booklet is a snap shot of the UK's Defence capability and
how we are spending the fifth largest Defence budget in the world. As well as giving
details on civilian and personnel numbers and current operations, it also includes
a list of the Ministry of Defence's equipment holdings, the vast majority of which
are in service and deployable. We will continue to review the Defence in Numbers booklet
to ensure that it best reflects the breadth of defence equipment.</p><p>The pieces
of equipment listed in the Defence in Numbers booklet that are not capable for use
on the front-line are: Jet provost aircraft, BAE-125 aircraft, Wessex helicopters,
Challenger 1 battle tanks, FH70 Towed Howitzers and Chieftain Armoured Vehicles. These
platforms are used in either a training or ceremonial capacity.</p><p>Currently 90
Tornado aircraft remain in the operational fleet and are, or could be, returned to
combat ready status; this number includes aircraft undergoing periodic deep maintenance
and modification which are not immediately available for operational use.</p>
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