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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss

Summary

The UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor BAE Systems has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn told the BBC in an exclusive interview that the level of threat was the highest he'd seen in his lifetime.

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BAE boss issues 3-word warning over UK defence spending

Charles Woodburn says Britain's defence spending "falls well short".

11 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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UK defence spending ‘not enough to protect the country’, BAE boss warns

BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn described the current climate as ‘the most threatening time I’ve seen’

11 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems' boss

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

19 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom 19 hours ago on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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