UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Summary
The head of the UK military, Sir Richard Knighton, said the UK faces its greatest dangers since the Cold War. He highlighted increased Russian military actions near the UK and stressed the need for stronger defense spending and readiness for longer conflicts like the war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Sir Richard Knighton is the Chief of the Defence Staff for the UK.
- He described the current period as the most dangerous in his working life.
- Russian strategic aircraft have entered UK airspace as often in the first five months of this year as in all of 2025.
- Russia is using both military forces and other methods like cyber attacks and sabotage against the UK.
- The UK’s Defence Investment Plan, which will detail future funding and equipment plans, is expected soon after delays.
- Defense Secretary John Healey said the plan aims to be published before the NATO summit on 7 July.
- Knighton stated that drones and autonomous technology will play a bigger role in future warfare.
- The UK government acknowledges the threats and is working on increasing defense spending.
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