I thought the army was strapped for cash

[Matesrates]

In which case, why are they sponsoring coverage of the premiership league on Sky sports?

 

[seasidelytham]

Recruitment/ highlighting job opportunities

 

[Matesrates]

Recruitment/ highlighting job opportunities

That’s what I thought, but just can’t see it being effective. I wonder if they go into schools on a recruitment pitch

 

[gjr]

I go to the cinema a lot, the Navy have been running a big advertising campaign on screen there for ages.
Got to find their recruits somewhere, some people have their heart set on joining the armed forces from a young age, it occurs to others when they don't have many good options. I guess the advertising is aimed at these people.

 

[tangerine.com]

They used to have shops in the town centres.
One used to be situated on Church street.

 

[Chunkylad]

Clearly they think we are going to need a big army in the future?

After watching how Ukraine war has developed, it's like the opening battle in Starship Troopers. Infantry are absolute drone fodder now.

 

[seasidelytham]

That’s what I thought, but just can’t see it being effective. I wonder if they go into schools on a recruitment pitch

Yes - all the armed services are represented at School job fairs.

 

[EdgeleyTangerine]

Clearly they think we are going to need a big army in the future?

After watching how Ukraine war has developed, it's like the opening battle in Starship Troopers. Infantry are absolute drone fodder now.

Ukraine has been testing the ground for advanced drone technology. FPV aerial drones are what we see the most but there’s also naval and ground drones in service/under development.

 

[tangerine_neil]

Anyone caught carrying a knife should be automatically conscripted.

 

[Macseasider]

Hard to believe our army needs to run recruitment advertising given the number of apparent "patriots".

 

[Wizzerboy]

Hard to believe our army needs to run recruitment advertising given the number of apparent "patriots".

Does that mean you won't be rushing to join up then?

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Does that mean you won't be rushing to join up then?

Are you suggesting he's not patriotic?