Baron West of Spithead, pictured when he was First Sea Lord (Image: GETTY) “Their calculation is that our Special Forces' capabilities, cyber strength and air power - backed up by investments in advanced technologies and innovative weapons systems - are more relevant to countering tomorrow's threats. Perhaps they are right. "But to dispel the notion fully, the integrated review must clearly articulate Britain's post-Brexit goals and its global role." Speaking to Express.co.uk in September, former First Sea Lord Baron West of Spithead had similar concerns in relation to the Royal Navy. He said: "I am extremely worried that we are looking at defence and saying "where can we make savings?' rather than what do we actually require with the current threats there are in the world.