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UK working on major plan to prepare country for war: Report
The plan would coordinate the military, police, hospitals and industry to keep essential services running under existential threat, officials said.
- On Friday, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton announced that Britain is updating its Government War Book to prepare the entire nation for potential conflict, coordinating military, police, hospitals, and industry.
- Knighton argued that three decades of relative peace eroded institutional knowledge needed to mobilize national infrastructure and civilian resources during crisis. Relearning Cold War lessons is essential to restore that capability.
- Threats to seize Russia's "shadow fleet" are already proving effective as a deterrent, forcing Moscow to divert tankers away from UK waters even though British forces have yet to board any vessels.
- Financial uncertainty leaves British defence capabilities in "limbo," as the Ministry of Defence awaits a delayed 10-year investment plan despite the government's pledge to raise spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
- Modern resilience requires civilians to understand that relative peace is under increasing threat, as the government works to ensure water, electricity, and transport infrastructure can withstand action above the threshold of war.
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The plan covered more than military measures.
Brits to be told to 'prepare for war' as Army digs out UK attack emergency plans
Britain is reviving its Cold War war book as chiefs warn of rising threats, preparing civilians, industry and forces for a rapid shift to wartime footing. It's basically preparing everyone for a transition to war
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 21%
R 36%
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