UK must 'actively prepare' for potential of war in the 'homeland', review warns
- The UK government published a national security strategy on Tuesday warning that the homeland could face direct threats, including wartime scenarios.
- The strategy responds to rising dangers including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, growing nuclear threats, increased hostile activity by Iran, and destabilising Chinese actions.
- It calls for boosting border security, enhancing resilience, rebuilding defence industries, investing in AI, and adopting a clear-eyed approach to engaging with China.
- At the Nato summit in the Netherlands, allies were urged to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP, with 3.5% on core military and 1.5% on broader security.
- The strategy implies a comprehensive all-of-society effort to counter threats and suggests increased security spending and resilience will be essential for future defence.
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Keir Starmer set to address Britain after 'prepare for war in UK' warning - Daily Star
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