02.06.2025 23:24
UK Prime Minister Starmer stated that they plan to prepare the country for war. Highlighting the threat from Russia, Starmer noted that they will increase the defense budget to 2.5% by 2027. He said, "The threat we face is more serious, more unpredictable, and more urgent than during the Cold War," and also outlined a war preparedness plan that will be built on three main pillars.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made statements regarding the steps that England plans to take in the field of defense in the coming years at a shipyard near Glasgow, Scotland.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "WE ARE FACING AN INCREASING RUSSIAN THREAT IN OUR WATERS AND SKY" Starmer, who pointed out that the security of his country is interconnected with NATO's security, said, "Nothing works alone unless we work together." Emphasizing that everyone, from uniformed soldiers to those producing in the defense industry and citizens, has a role to play in national security, Starmer stated, "We see that things are changing. We are on the front line in today's world. The threat we face is more serious, more unpredictable, and more urgent than during the Cold War. We are facing a new nuclear risk in Europe, daily cyber attacks, and an increasing Russian threat in our waters and sky." Starmer noted that Russia's actions have made life expensive in England and have affected the pockets of ordinary citizens.
"A ROADMAP THAT WILL MAKE BRITAIN STRONGER AND SAFER" Addressing the team that prepared the Strategic Defense Review, which determines England's future strategies in defense, Starmer said, "What you are implementing is a roadmap that will make Britain stronger and safer. A nation that is ready for war, equipped with strong armor, has the strongest alliances, possesses the most advanced technology, and is prepared for the coming years."
HE ANNOUNCED 3 IMPORTANT CHANGES THEY WILL IMPLEMENT Starmer explained that they are preparing to increase defense spending to 2.5% of the budget by 2027 and to 3% in the next government that will come to power after the next election, stating that they will implement 3 important changes. He pointed out that the first of these changes is to make the armed forces ready for war, which will enhance deterrence. In this context, Starmer noted that they will increase salaries by 20%, emphasizing that the second change will be in support for NATO. "Our defense policy will always be 'NATO first,'" said Starmer, highlighting that support for NATO will also ensure the security of allies.
EMPHASIS ON "A MILITARY 10 TIMES MORE LETHAL THAN TODAY BY 2035" As the third change, Starmer drew attention to the fact that they will implement production and innovations in the defense sector at wartime speed, stating, "We will ensure full integration of drones, ships, artificial intelligence, and aircraft in all branches of our armed forces to create a military that is 10 times more lethal than today by 2035." He addressed the contributions that investments in defense and developments in the military will make to employment and the economy, emphasizing that £15 billion will be invested in the warhead program. Starmer noted that this investment will create 9,000 new jobs.
THE LARGEST INCREASE SINCE THE COLD WAR After his statement, Starmer responded to journalists' questions, stating that the largest increase in the defense budget since the Cold War would be made. He mentioned that Clement Attlee, a Labour Party leader who served as Prime Minister in the UK from 1945 to 1951, was one of the founders of NATO, which was established to maintain peace, and expressed that he comes from the same tradition.
"THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT A WAR IS TO BE PREPARED FOR IT" Starmer emphasized that he sees NATO as a priority, stating, "Considering our contributions, our commitment to NATO is very high. We are providing nuclear capability to NATO along with other capabilities." When asked about the warning from German authorities that Russia could invade a NATO country in the next four years, Starmer replied, "Russia is already threatening our airspace and waters. It is conducting cyber attacks. This is already a threat we are fighting against. The best way to prevent a war is to be prepared for it."
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