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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Jordan Gutierrez

Britain Has 1,000 Days to Prepare for War as Defence Warning Raises Fears Over Growing Threats

Defence Secretary urges British public to be ready for war within 1,000 days. (Credit: Art Guzman/Pexels)

Britain has just over 1,000 days to strengthen its defences and prepare for the possibility of war, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned, citing the growing military capabilities of potential adversaries.

Writing in The Telegraph, Streeting said hostile powers could develop the military strength and economic capacity to threaten the UK by 2030. He described preparing Britain to 'fight and win' alongside its allies as his defining priority.

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