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The U.K. has no plan to defend either the British mainland or its overseas territories from a military attack, according to the results of an 11-month inquiry by the House of Commons Defence Committee.

The U.K. has no plan to defend either the British mainland or its overseas territories from a military attack, according to the results of an 11-month inquiry by the House of Commons Defence Committee.

The select committee claimed the government was moving at a “glacial pace” in enacting its “NATO First” pledges — such as on civil defense and resilience — and was failing to uphold its NATO Article 3 commitment to “maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack.”

The select committee claimed the government was moving at a “glacial pace” in enacting its “NATO First” pledges — such as on civil defense and resilience — and was failing to uphold its NATO Article 3 commitment to “maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack.”

Cross-government efforts on homeland security, meanwhile, were described as “nowhere near” where they need to be, and the report said the U.K. had “next to nothing” in terms of integrated air and missile defense, highlighting the threat of drones against civilians as well as military targets.

Cross-government efforts on homeland security, meanwhile, were described as “nowhere near” where they need to be, and the report said the U.K. had “next to nothing” in terms of integrated air and missile defense, highlighting the threat of drones against civilians as well as military targets.

The Defence Committee recommended that the British government treat integrated air and missile defense as an “area of critical importance” and address concerns about the U.K.’s “lack of [military] mass,” which it said was degrading the country’s leadership role inside NATO.

The Defence Committee recommended that the British government treat integrated air and missile defense as an “area of critical importance” and address concerns about the U.K.’s “lack of [military] mass,” which it said was degrading the country’s leadership role inside NATO.

Additionally, the report forwarded recommendations concerning the U.K.’s industrial base, which it stated was not configured for “sustained collective defence,” including improved security vetting, measuring defense industrial capacity and creating defense-related payment infrastructure, among others.

Additionally, the report forwarded recommendations concerning the U.K.’s industrial base, which it stated was not configured for “sustained collective defence,” including improved security vetting, measuring defense industrial capacity and creating defense-related payment infrastructure, among others.

The report comes as U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey announced on Wednesday that the government has identified at least 13 potential sites for new munitions factories, with construction on the first to begin next year.

The report comes as U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey announced on Wednesday that the government has identified at least 13 potential sites for new munitions factories, with construction on the first to begin next year.

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The Commons Defence Committee concluded after an 11-month inquiry that Britain lacks a plan for defending the homeland and overseas territories, with the UK having next to nothing in integrated air and missile defence systems.</span

The Commons Defence Committee concluded after an 11-month inquiry that Britain lacks a plan for defending the homeland and overseas territories, with the UK having next to nothing in integrated air and missile defence systems.

Defence Secretary John Healey announced plans to establish at least 13 sites across the UK for new munitions and military explosives factories, with the government expecting to create at least 1,000 jobs and break ground on the first plant next year.</span

Defence Secretary John Healey announced plans to establish at least 13 sites across the UK for new munitions and military explosives factories, with the government expecting to create at least 1,000 jobs and break ground on the first plant next year.

The Ministry of Defence committed 1.5 billion pounds of additional defence investment for energetics and munitions in June, with the government planning to build at least six new munitions and energetics factories before the next election.</span

The Ministry of Defence committed 1.5 billion pounds of additional defence investment for energetics and munitions in June, with the government planning to build at least six new munitions and energetics factories before the next election.

Committee chairman Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi warned that Putin's invasion of Ukraine, disinformation campaigns and repeated incursions into European airspace mean the UK cannot afford to bury its head in the sand regarding defence preparedness.</span

Committee chairman Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi warned that Putin's invasion of Ukraine, disinformation campaigns and repeated incursions into European airspace mean the UK cannot afford to bury its head in the sand regarding defence preparedness.

Defence Minister Luke Pollard acknowledged that the UK is not satisfied with its NATO Article 3 obligations to maintain and develop capacity to resist armed attack, noting this position is shared by other European NATO member states.</span

Defence Minister Luke Pollard acknowledged that the UK is not satisfied with its NATO Article 3 obligations to maintain and develop capacity to resist armed attack, noting this position is shared by other European NATO member states.

The government announced that defence spending would rise to 3 percent of GDP by 2034 at the latest, as part of what officials describe as the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War to modernize military capabilities.</span

The government announced that defence spending would rise to 3 percent of GDP by 2034 at the latest, as part of what officials describe as the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War to modernize military capabilities.

Britain's defense spending surge to 3% of GDP creates a massive economic windfall that will transform industrial regions and generate thousands of high-paying jobs. This investment makes defense a powerful growth engine, supporting British workers and companies while securing the nation.

Britain's defense spending surge to 3% of GDP creates a massive economic windfall that will transform industrial regions and generate thousands of high-paying jobs. This investment makes defense a powerful growth engine, supporting British workers and companies while securing the nation.</span

The UK's defense spending increase lacks any coherent strategy or detailed implementation plan. Without proper capability priorities or homeland defense preparations, throwing money at defense problems will only fuel inflation while leaving Britain vulnerable to real threats.

The UK's defense spending increase lacks any coherent strategy or detailed implementation plan. Without proper capability priorities or homeland defense preparations, throwing money at defense problems will only fuel inflation while leaving Britain vulnerable to real threats.</span

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The U.K. government takes the defense of the realm seriously, which is why it is harnessing the surge in military spending as both an economic opportunity and the means to strengthen national security. With its investment, the government will revitalise the British defense industrial base to provide jobs and prosperity, as well as increase the country’s military readiness.

The U.K. government takes the defense of the realm seriously, which is why it is harnessing the surge in military spending as both an economic opportunity and the means to strengthen national security. With its investment, the government will revitalise the British defense industrial base to provide jobs and prosperity, as well as increase the country’s military readiness.

The U.K.’s defense capabilities are dangerously inadequate despite recent spending increases, with no coherent homeland defense plan and critical gaps in readiness. The country lacks sufficient military strength, fails to meet NATO commitments and is unable to defend against modern aerial threats. Without urgent reform, the government’s spending will amount to nothing.

The U.K.’s defense capabilities are dangerously inadequate despite recent spending increases, with no coherent homeland defense plan and critical gaps in readiness. The country lacks sufficient military strength, fails to meet NATO commitments and is unable to defend against modern aerial threats. Without urgent reform, the government’s spending will amount to nothing.

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