- Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth has warned that the UK faces “rapidly evolving”, proximate threats that could prove “existential” if left unchecked.
- Sir Harv advocated for a new military doctrine of ”autonomy, not flesh”, arguing modern autonomous technologies should replace human lives on the front line.
- The warning comes as government advice urges UK households to stock three days of essential supplies like food, water, and radios for potential emergencies.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called for the public to be “alert but not alarmed” over potential cyber attacks on supply chains and payment systems.
- Andy Burnham defended the resilience recommendations, noting that unexpected events such as severe weather disruptions are becoming increasingly common.
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