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UK builds new submarines and increases willingness to fight against Russia
The UK plans the construction of new attack on-boats and invests billions in nuclear deterrence to counter the threat to Russia. Prime Minister Strand announces comprehensive defense measures.
UK builds new submarines and increases willingness to fight against Russia
Great Britain will build new attacks, invest billions in nuclear explosive heads and prepare for “willingness to war”, Prime Minister Keir Stander announced on Monday. These announcements are made in advance of a pioneering report on the condition of the military construction of the country .
new submarines as part of the Aukus partnership
Straße himself explained that the British government "up to" will build 12 new attack on the Aukus partnership with the United States and Australia to replace the current class of seven submarines from the late 2030s.
historical renewal of the nuclear deterrent program
In addition, he plans a "historical renewal" of the British nuclear deterrent program, which is supported by an investment of £ 15th ($ 20.3 billion), says Starer in a speech in Scotland on Monday.
modernization of the British armed forces
The announcements come at the same time as the publication of a long -awaited review of the British armed forces. Experts have been calling for a modernization for decades, a demand that has become louder since the Russian invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
the need for willingness
"If we are threatened directly by states with advanced military forces, the most effective way to deter them, to be cleared and show them is that we are willing to secure peace by strength," said Starmer on Monday.
defense budget and financing issues
However,Strander refused to determine a schedule for his promise that the total defense expenditure of Great Britain will reach 3 % of gross domestic product (GDP). This increase, which was announced at the beginning of the year, is to be reached by the end of the next parliament in 2034, but depends on the economic conditions.
The prime minister also did not state where the money should come from to finance the new weapons systems. Previously, he had announced cuts in the British aid budget to increase defense spending, and he did not rule out similar measures on Monday.
comparison with NATO partners
The united Kingdom's financial promise remains behind the defense editions of some NATO countries, the expenditure of which was carefully examined by US President Donald Trump. NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte expressed that he "assumes" that NATO members will set a defense goal of 5 % at the NATO summit in June, which would represent a significant increase compared to the benchmark of 2 % in 2014.