More Britons must be ready to fight
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Moneycontrol16-12-2025, 02:46

UK Defence Chief: 'More People Must Be Ready to Fight' Amid Russia Threats

  • UK defence chief Richard Knighton warned more Britons must be ready to fight due to rising global threats from Russia.
  • Knighton called for "national resilience" and an increase in active reserves and cadets, stating the "whole nation" needs to step up.
  • MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli highlighted Russia's "aggressive" and "revisionist" actions, including "grey zone" tactics like cyberattacks.
  • Both UK defence and intelligence chiefs emphasized a dangerous global situation, with Russia testing boundaries below the threshold of war.
  • The UK Defence Ministry launched new Military Intelligence Services to unify intelligence-gathering amid escalating threats.

Why It Matters: UK defence chief warns global threats demand more Britons be ready to fight.

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