UK announces biggest defence spend plans since Cold War
Video Credit: ODN - Duration: 02:57s - Published
UK announces biggest defence spend plans since Cold War
The prime minister says he will make the UK a “battle-ready nation”, whilst Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to “create a British Army that is 10 times more lethal”, as the Strategic Defence Review is published.
The government aims to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034, although the Treasury has not yet guaranteed to fund it, and some of the UK’s Nato allies say it is not enough.
Report by Jonesia.
Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron laid wreaths by the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster following the French President’s address to Parliament. The pair travelled by car from the Palace of Westminster to the statue in Parliament Square, where they laid two wreaths before a British Army bugler played The Last Post. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
With World War 3 fears looming and nuclear tensions rising, just 9 nations possess nuclear weapons—led by Russia (5,449) and the U.S. (5,277). China, India, Pakistan, and others follow far behind. While 7 countries have officially declared their arsenals, Israel and North Korea remain ambiguous. Over 12,000 nuclear warheads exist today, a stark drop from Cold War highs, yet each bomb holds devastating potential. As deterrence theory dominates global policy, growing voices now demand complete nuclear disarmament to save humanity.
#NuclearWeapons #WorldWar3 #NuclearTensions #Russia #USA #China #India #Israel #NorthKorea #Pakistan #France #UK #DeNuclearisation #MutuallyAssuredDestruction #NuclearArmsRace #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicThreat #GlobalSecurity #NukeStats #NuclearPower #NuclearPolicy #ArmsControl #NuclearFacts #NuclearStates #Geopolitics #WW3Alert #ColdWarLegacy #NuclearWarheads #FASData #HumanSurvival #PeaceNotWar
Also Read
US Intelligence Assessed Iran Isn’t Building Nukes; Trump Disagreed With Finding :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-experts-asserted-that-iran-is-not-making-nukes-trump-rejected-their-observation-4184805.html?ref=DMDesc
Donald Trump Supported Israel's Plan To Kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: US Officials :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-supported-israels-plan-to-kill-iran-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-us-offici-4182653.html?ref=DMDesc
Israel's Defence Minister Says 'Tehran Will Burn' If... :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israels-defence-minister-says-tehran-will-burn-if-4181667.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~ED.103~
China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan. Beijing condemned the speech as provocative and divisive, accusing Hegseth of inciting bloc confrontation and pushing a Cold War mentality. China's foreign ministry dismissed the U.S. accusations as defamatory and asserted that only Washington deserved the label of a hegemonic power. The fiery exchange underscores growing regional tensions over Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific power balance.
#China #PeteHegseth #TaiwanCrisis #IndoPacific #USChinaTensions #ShangriLaDialogue #AsiaPacific #ColdWarRhetoric #TaiwanConflict #USDefence #ChinaUS #TaiwanStrait #Geopolitics #CCP #MilitaryThreat #BlocConfrontation #WarOfWords #DefenceSpeech #BeijingVsWashington #AsiaSecurity
~HT.318~ED.102~GR.124~
Defence Secretary John Healey and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu visit MBDA in Hertfordshire to view a Storm Shadow cruise missile. They are joined by MBDA executives from the UK and France during President Macron’s State Visit to the UK – highlighting defence cooperation between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump were deep in conversation before the North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the Nato Summit at the Hague, Netherlands.
Sir Keir Starmer entered Wednesday’s meeting alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Secretary John Healey, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mr Healey hails the UK's committment to buy a fleet of new fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapon. John Healey attends the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defence investment plan that raises target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK's nuclear weapons centre in Berkshire is set to be expanded, the defence secretary has said. John Healey visited the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Aldermaston to mark its 75th anniversary, saying the site is providing security for "generations to come".
Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Healey says it is a “dangerous moment for the entire region” as tensions escalate in the Middle East with Iran and Israel exchanging strikes. Speaking at RUSI, the defence secretary says the government has “grave concerns” over Iran’s nuclear programme and outlines defence measures the government is taking regarding the conflict.
Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Trump has backed off a proposed strike plan targeting Moscow, delivering a sharp blow to Ukraine’s hopes. Declining to send long-range missiles, Trump left Zelensky hanging, signaling a potential pivot in U.S. support as the war enters a critical phase. Trump’s decision is sparking concern in Kyiv and among NATO allies over America’s long-term commitment.
#TrumpZelensky #ZelenskyTrumpCall #TrumpZelenskyNews #TrumpMoscowComments #UkraineStrikeMoscow #MoscowStrike #TrumpZelenskyJuly4Call #ZelenskyyStrikeRussia #TrumpAsksZelensky #UkraineDroneStrikeMoscow #TrumpPeaceEnvoy #TrumpMoscowMeeting #ExplosiveTrumpCall #TrumpZelenskyRevealed #PutinTrumpMoscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, attending the SCO summit in China, strongly criticized the United States and NATO for their growing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. Lavrov argued that NATO allies seek to expand their influence into the Far East, undermining regional stability. In contrast, Russia, China, and like-minded nations advocate for an “open and free security architecture” for East Asia. His remarks highlight deepening Moscow-Beijing cooperation against Western strategic ambitions in the Asia-Pacific.
#Lavrov #SCO #China #Russia #NATO #IndoPacific #EastAsiaSecurity #Geopolitics #USNATO #PacificAsia #GlobalSecurity #RussiaChina #SCO2025 #LavrovSpeech #NATOExpansion #AsianSecurity #MultipolarWorld #BRICS #StrategicAlliance #GeopoliticalTensions #PacificRegion #SecurityArchitecture #RussiaChinaAlliance #SCOChina #IndoPacificStrategy #USChinaRivalry #NATOinAsia #SCOsummit #RussiaVsNATO #AsiaSecurity #GlobalOrder
Also Read
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Warns Against Nuclear Conflict in UN Speech Targeting the West :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-nuclear-capacity-un-speech-west-011-3947317.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia's Lavrov Engages Guinea in Diplomatic Outreach Amid Cooling Western Ties :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-foreign-minister-lavrov-africa-visit-guinea-011-3841367.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia, North Korea Deepen Ties Amid Arms Deal Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-north-korea-talks-amid-arms-deal-concerns-gen-3728289.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.420~HT.408~
In a dramatic shift, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to consider striking Moscow—just days after a failed phone call with Vladimir Putin. Sources told the Financial Times and Washington Post that Trump asked, "Can you hit Moscow?" and expressed frustration over Putin's unwillingness to negotiate peace. This follows renewed U.S. weapons support for Ukraine under a proposed NATO deal.
Was this a pressure tactic or a dangerous escalation plan? Here's what we know about the explosive July 4th phone call and what it could mean for the future of the war in Ukraine.
#Trump #Zelensky #UkraineWar #MoscowStrike #USPolitics #RussiaUkraine #Putin #ATACMS #NATO #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #WhiteHouse #MilitarySupport
~PR.274~HT.408~ED.194~
In a major geopolitical twist, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held a “very good” phone call focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump reaffirmed U.S. support, warning Russia of 100% tariffs on energy exports unless peace is reached in 50 days. Zelensky welcomed Trump’s stance and thanked him for his commitment to stopping civilian killings. The call came after Trump’s meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, signaling a revived U.S.-EU push to arm Ukraine and pressure Russia into a peace deal.
Hashtags:
#TrumpZelensky #UkraineWar #PutinWorried #RussiaTariffs #TrumpUltimatum #Geopolitics #Zelensky #TrumpNATO #PeaceDeal #USRussiaTensions #UkraineSupport #BreakingNews #GlobalPolitics #DefenseSupport #PatriotSystems #RussiaSanctions #EnergyTariffs #TrumpVsPutin #ZelenskyTrumpCall #50DayUltimatum #USUkraine #NATONews #PutinPressure #EndTheWar #TariffThreat #TrumpSpeech #USForeignPolicy
Also Read
US Will Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine: Trump Takes U-Turn Over Arm Deliveries To Kyiv :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-send-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-trump-takes-u-turn-over-arm-deliveries-to-kyiv-011-7800325.html?ref=DMDesc
Trump Imposes 35% Tariff On Canadian Goods; Threatens More In Case of Retaliation :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-imposes-35-tarifss-on-canadian-goods-threatens-more-in-case-of-retaliation-7797777.html?ref=DMDesc
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff On Brazil Over 'Witch Hunt' Trial Against Bolsonaro :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-slaps-50-tariff-on-brazil-over-witch-hunt-trial-against-bolsonaro-011-7796631.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~ED.103~GR.122~
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has issued a stark warning to Moscow, declaring German troops are “ready to Kill Russian soldiers” if Russia attacks any NATO member. Speaking in Lithuania, Pistorius emphasized Germany’s duty to defend NATO’s eastern flank and said the Bundeswehr is shifting from deterrence to combat readiness. Citing Russia as an existential threat, he called for increased NATO presence in Eastern Europe. Berlin’s new strategic posture reflects a major departure from post-WWII restraint amid fears of a full-scale NATO-Russia conflict.
#GermanyVsRussia #BorisPistorius #NATO #EasternFlank #RussiaThreat #WW3Warning #Bundeswehr #Lithuania #Poland #Baltics #GermanMilitary #Putin #NATOAlliance #WarPreparedness #ColdWar2 #EuropeSecurity #RussiaAggression #GermanyDefence #NATOvsRussia #MilitaryEscalation #Vilnius #BreakingNews #NATODefense #GeopoliticalCrisis #BerlinWarning #PistoriusThreat #RussianAggression #NATOWarning #Zelenskyy #EasternEurope
Also Read
Pakistan Considering German Missile Shield After Chinese Systems Fail Against BrahMos During Op Sindoor :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pakistan-considering-german-missile-shield-after-chinese-systems-fail-against-brahmos-during-op-sind-4178853.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia May Attack THIS European Country After Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-may-attack-this-european-country-after-ukraine-4176043.html?ref=DMDesc
Germany Reaffirms Strong Support for India in Combating Terrorism, Says FM Johann Wadephul :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/germany-supports-india-fight-against-terrorism-011-4175297.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~ED.346~GR.124~
A prison van leaves Newcastle Crown Court where two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months. Former friends Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were convicted of criminal damage to the much-loved tree, which had stood for more than 100 years in a fold in the Northumberland landscape. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months. Former friends Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were convicted of criminal damage to the much-loved tree, which had stood for more than 100 years in a fold in the Northumberland landscape. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months. Former friends Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were convicted of criminal damage to the much-loved tree, which had stood for more than 100 years in a fold in the Northumberland landscape. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the government announced a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, as part of the Plan for Change and making owning an electric car a reality for thousands. Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: "You can save up to £1500 a year if you switch to electric. If you can charge at home overnight, you can be paying as little as 2p per mile to drive an electric car." Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers depart after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
![Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at Churchill statue [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250708/1415876860-Starmer-and-Macron-lay-wreaths-at-Churchill-statue.jpg)
![NUCLEAR STOCKPILE: Russia Surpasses U.S in Warheads | Israel & N. Korea with Undeclared SECRET Nukes [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250624/1414655930-NUCLEAR-STOCKPILE-Russia-Surpasses-in-Warheads.jpg)
![‘Hegseth touted the cold war…’ China BLASTS U.S In Response To Pete Hegseth's Speech In Singapore [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250601/1412622304-Hegseth-touted-the-cold-war…-China-BLASTS.jpg)
![UK and France view joint missile project [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250710/1416073600-UK-and-France-view-joint-missile-project.jpg)
![Starmer and Trump in deep conversation [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250625/1414750746-Starmer-and-Trump-in-deep-conversation.jpg)
![Defence Sec: It's a bad day for Putin [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250625/1414745370-Defence-Sec-It-bad-day-for.jpg)
![Nuclear site in Berkshire set to expand [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250620/1414357124-Nuclear-site-in-Berkshire-set-to-expand.jpg)
!['Dangerous moment' for entire Middle East, Defence Sec says [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250617/1414158606-Dangerous-moment-for-entire-Middle-East-Defence-Sec.jpg)
![Trump Backs Off Moscow Strike Plan, Leaves Zelensky Hanging—Says ‘NO’ Long-range Missiles To Ukraine [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250716/1416625668-Trump-Backs-Off-Moscow-Strike-Plan-Leaves-Zelensky.jpg)
![WW3 WARNING: Russia SLAMS NATO’s Indo-Pacific ‘Aggression’, Warns US Allies of “Far East Expansion” [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416589058-WW3-WARNING-Russia-SLAMS-NATO-Indo-Pacific.jpg)
![Trump 'Orders' Zelensky to STRIKE Moscow after Resuming Weapons Supply - Frustrated by 'Fool' Putin [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416575564-Trump-Orders-Zelensky-to-STRIKE-Moscow-after-Resuming.jpg)
![Putin gets a HEADACHE, Trump REAFFIRMS Support to Zelensky |Advanced WEAPONS & Tariffs to HIT Russia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416510062-Putin-gets-HEADACHE-Trump-REAFFIRMS-Support-to.jpg)
![‘READY TO KILL RUSSIANS!’ German Defence Min’s CHILLING THREAT | World War 3 soon? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416499384-READY-TO-KILL-RUSSIANS!-German-Defence-Min.jpg)
![Prison van leaves the court [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416584826-Prison-van-leaves-the-court.jpg)
![Men who cut down Sycamore Gap tree jailed [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416583166-Men-who-cut-down-Sycamore-Gap-tree-jailed.jpg)
![Men who cut down Sycamore Gap tree jailed for over four year [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416580902-Men-who-cut-down-Sycamore-Gap-tree-jailed.jpg)
![Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars to slash costs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416540220-Discount-of-up-to-£3-750-on-electric.jpg)
![Ministers leave Downing Street after cabinet meeting [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250715/1416540306-Ministers-leave-Downing-Street-after-cabinet-meeting.jpg)
