Between war and peace: future challenges in UK defence

Between War and Peace: Future Challenges in UK Defence

Britain faces a new reality, where it is neither at war nor at peace, and must adapt its strategy, procurement, and investment in personnel to meet evolving threats.

We aren’t at war, but we aren’t at peace

According to Defence Minister Luke Pollard, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) still operates as if in peacetime, despite the reality being starkly different, with the MoD recording 80,000 attacks from state actors over the past two years.

Author's summary: UK defence faces new challenges.

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