National security strategy

UK Beefs Up Its Defenses for a More Secure World

On Monday, the British Government set out the Strategic Defense and Security Review and National Security Strategy, a comprehensive look at how we plan to counter today’s threats by investing more in our armed forces and intelligence agencies in a way that’s smart and strategic.

What will this mean? It will mean increasing security and intelligence staff by 1,900 and establishing a highly capable deployable joint military force of up to 50,000 personnel. It will mean investing over $270 billion in our capabilities over the next decade—including doubling our investment in equipment to support our Special Forces. It will mean buying new nuclear deterrent submarines and maritime patrol aircraft.