PETER YOUNG: New UK Strategic Defence Review for modern times

Review team plays down UK air-launched nuclear weapons

Senior authors of the Strategic Defence Review have downplayed the idea of Britain acquiring air-launched tactical nuclear weapons, despite growing speculation that the UK is considering purchasing F-35A aircraft to enable such a capability. The SDR makes only a brief mention of the aircraft variant and the concept itself. Lord Robertson, former Defence Secretary and lead reviewer for the SDR, confirmed during an evidence session with the Defenc…

What does the Strategic Defence Review mean for the British Army? - European Security & Defence

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) places NATO at the heart of the UK’s defence posture and the British Army … mehr... The post What does the Strategic Defence Review mean for the British Army? appeared first on European Security & Defence.

PETER YOUNG: New UK Strategic Defence Review for modern times

The words of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last week said it all.