UK too complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems boss
Britain has been overly relaxed about foreign attack risks, the head of Europe's largest defence firm BAE Systems has said. Dr Charles Woodburn told the BBC the threat level is the highest he has seen, due to modern warfare changes like drone use. He welcomed recent defence spending boosts but warned much more is needed to reach the government's 2035 target.
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