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UK Boosts Defense Spending Amid Rising Russian Naval Threats

12/9/2025

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Royal Navy, warns Britain must strengthen defense to keep Atlantic advantage amid rising Russian naval activity, noting a 30% rise in incursions.
Defence Secretary John Healey supports the warning, saying United Kingdom and allies will track Russian submarines and protect undersea infrastructure via the Atlantic Bastion program.
The United Kingdom government plans to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Royal Navy, warns Britain must strengthen defense to keep Atlantic advantage amid rising Russian naval activity, noting a 30% rise in incursions.
Defence Secretary John Healey supports the warning, saying United Kingdom and allies will track Russian submarines and protect undersea infrastructure via the Atlantic Bastion program.
The United Kingdom government plans to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.