Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
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The UK will increase military spending and construct new nuclear-powered submarines as part of a major defense overhaul, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Acknowledging heightened threats from Russia, Starmer's government is addressing military needs following the strategic review inspired by the war in Ukraine. Notably accepting all 62 recommendations, the changes aim to fortify defense across land, air, sea, and cyberspace, emphasizing the need for serious military readiness amidst evolving global insecurity.
The threat we face is more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War, Keir Starmer emphasized.
Starmer's government plans to accept all 62 recommendations of the strategic defense review to confront growing threats.
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