Britain has a new defense strategy. Wants more nuclear weapons
4. June 2025 at 19:25
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Strategic bombers will not return.
London, BRATISLAVA. Russian invasion of Ukraine It was a breakthrough moment for Europe. The continent returned to the era of the wars among states, Ukraine is just one of the outbreaks of global instability and the United Kingdom, and its allies face daily attacks just below the threshold of war.
If a ceasefire is achieved in Ukraine, this may require the presence of peaceful units. Changing the United States’ security priorities that focus more on Indo-Pacific and its own security, at the same time raises fundamental questions about the future of European security.
The British Government Document describes the current uncertainty in Europe with the clerical but comprehensible language Strategic Defense Reviewthat defines the British defensive strategy.
« The most striking points are investments and the development of new weapons, the extension of British nuclear capabilities, swarm of drones, long-range missile systems, new F-35 fighters, modernization of typehoon aircraft and autonomous weapon systems, » The Conversation David J. Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology at the University of Batha, UK.
“It is not excluded that if a short -term peace occurs in Ukraine, Mask would be able to start small invasions to other neighboring states. Narva in Eastern Estonia is often mentioned. Such would be activated by Article 5 (North Atlantic Treaty) and NATO should be ready to defend your Member State, ” Written by Alexander GilderProfessor of International Relations at Reading University.
In the article you can read:
- How the United Kingdom adapts its defense to a new reality in Europe,
- what his navy counts,
- with what ground troops,
- with what aviation,
- Where does the British nuclear arsenal go and as London is considering its extension,
- What is criticized by experts on the new strategy.
NATO in the first place
The government document openly talks about readiness for the possibility of waring readiness in order to deter threats. The United Kingdom wants to take a leading role within NATO and take over more of the responsibility for European security.
He defines its defense policy as « NATO in the first place » and recognizes the contribution of the Allies within the Alliance.
« But NATO does not mean NATO and nothing else – we remain devoted to our ally around the world, as our security is tied, » the document says.
Britain also wants to invest at least another two billion pounds in the drone troops.
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The document refers to the February statement of Prime Minister Keira Starmerwhich announced an increase in armament expenditure to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027 and three percent in the new parliamentary term, if the budgetary conditions allow.
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