Al Carnes

Minister of State for the Armed Forces and former Royal Marine Commando with a long military career and operational experience in Afghanistan; entered Parliament in 2024 and rose rapidly to a senior defence ministerial role.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 51min

The ex-Royal Marine Commando kicking Britain's armed forces into shape

Al Carnes, the UK's new Minister of State for the Armed Forces and former Royal Marine Commando, shares his insights on revitalizing Britain's military. He discusses the need for increased defense spending, the potential for peace talks in Ukraine, and Europe assuming greater security responsibility. Carnes critiques political figures like Nigel Farage and advocates for reform in military procurement. He also emphasizes the integration of modern technologies and uncrewed systems to bolster the Army's combat capabilities.

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