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UK Revamps Intelligence Operations to Counter Foreign Threats

12/12/2025

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The UK Ministry of Defence is consolidating its intelligence operations to strengthen national security against evolving threats.
The overhaul follows the 2018 Novichok poisoning inquiry, which revealed aggressive foreign intelligence activities.
The new Military Intelligence Services will integrate units from across branches to improve information gathering.
General Sir Jim Hockenhull said the reforms will strengthen the UK's ability to anticipate and respond to threats, including from Russia.

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The UK Ministry of Defence is consolidating its intelligence operations to strengthen national security against evolving threats.
The overhaul follows the 2018 Novichok poisoning inquiry, which revealed aggressive foreign intelligence activities.
The new Military Intelligence Services will integrate units from across branches to improve information gathering.
General Sir Jim Hockenhull said the reforms will strengthen the UK's ability to anticipate and respond to threats, including from Russia.