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UK must 'actively prepare' for potential of war in the 'homeland', review warns
UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 24 – The UK plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and urges citizens to prepare for threats from state and terrorist actors, with cyber and infrastructure attacks highlighted.
- The UK government published a national security strategy on Tuesday warning the homeland may face direct threats including a potential wartime scenario.
- This strategy responds to rising dangers such as increased nuclear weapons, hostile activities by adversaries like Iran, and destabilising behaviour from China.
- It aims to protect the UK at home and abroad by strengthening borders, boosting defence industries, investing in artificial intelligence, and enhancing resilience.
- Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden described the plan as “clear-eyed and hard-edged,” emphasizing cooperation with allies to defend collective security and challenge threats when necessary.
- Ministers are calling for increased societal resilience and plan a cross-government exercise this year to prepare for crises such as future pandemics.
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