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UK Unveils “Fortitude” Defence Plan, Joins NATO Wargame

5/22/2026

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The Ministry of Defence unveiled the four-part “Fortitude” strategy, whose “Genesis” component drafts a national recruitment campaign for regular forces, reservists and civilian volunteers.
Local military commands will coordinate with police, fire services, councils and resilience forums to protect bases, energy sites and transport hubs.
The United Kingdom will join the NATO wargame “Steadfast Defender” next year, the largest mobilisation exercise since the Cold War.

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The Ministry of Defence unveiled the four-part “Fortitude” strategy, whose “Genesis” component drafts a national recruitment campaign for regular forces, reservists and civilian volunteers.
Local military commands will coordinate with police, fire services, councils and resilience forums to protect bases, energy sites and transport hubs.
The United Kingdom will join the NATO wargame “Steadfast Defender” next year, the largest mobilisation exercise since the Cold War.