News · 19 November 2025

UK defence readiness questioned by parliament report.

A stark parliamentary report warns the UK lacks a plan to defend itself from military attack, with Defence Secretary John Healey admitting British forces are not ready to fight or fend off an invasion. MPs cite gaps in air defence, mobilisation and civil resilience, urging urgent homeland defence strategy while the government promises new arms factories and increased defence spending.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 November 2025 at 6:44

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