Britain Is Preparing for Attacks on Its Soil. Critics Say It Must Move Faster.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Britain disbanded its last dedicated homeland military force in 1992 following the Cold War and subsequent military spending cuts, but is now preparing for potential attacks on its soil amid rising geopolitical tensions.
- The UK government is developing a comprehensive home defense program involving the military, police, and government agencies to counter threats such as sabotage and drone attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Experts at the Royal United Services Institute highlight that while a full-scale invasion is unlikely, hybrid attacks similar to those seen in Europe and Ukraine pose significant risks.
- Some lawmakers and military experts, including Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi and Paul O’Neill, criticize the slow progress of the home defense initiative and point to Britain's lagging preparedness compared to Baltic and
