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AI, robots, lasers and gap years in armed forces: Key details as UK to become 'battle ready'
- The UK government released the Strategic Defence Review in 2025 to rebuild its military and prepare the country for potential war.
- The review, commissioned by Sir Keir Starmer in July 2024, warns of rising nuclear threats from Russia and China and highlights inadequate military readiness.
- It recommends over 60 changes including increasing the army by 3,000 soldiers to 76,000, investing £1 billion in air and missile defence, and creating a cyber warfare command.
- Prime Minister Starmer described the review as a plan to strengthen Britain, while Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted that defence involves everyone and emphasized the importance of readiness as a means to maintain peace.
- The review implies that defence is a national priority requiring widespread engagement to address new threats including nuclear weapons, biological attacks, and cyber warfare.
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