US EditionStarmer couldn't be clearer: Britain must prepare for war
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared on Monday at a Glasgow shipyard that Britain must prepare for war and achieve war-fighting readiness.
- This came amid growing global threats, especially from Russia, prompting a Strategic Defence Review to address security and military capability needs.
- The government announced a comprehensive defense plan featuring the construction of as many as a dozen new attack submarines, the establishment of six weapons manufacturing plants, the recruitment of 250,000 cadets, and proposals to boost defense spending.
- Starmer emphasized that effectively preventing conflict requires readiness for it, while committing to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027/28, with a longer-term goal of reaching 3%.
- The review signals a shift toward a battle-ready Britain but faces challenges in funding, timing, and implementation amid domestic political pressures and ongoing international risks.
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Maduro berates Starmer for his plan to strengthen UK's military capabilities
Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro on Monday criticized British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his announcements regarding the need for military readiness. The Chavista leader said the Labour head of Government was “crazed and devilish” for his so-called Strategic Defense Review.
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