London, Yiannis Haniotakis

The British Government announced the reinforcement of the fleet of the country’s nuclear, conventionally armed submarines, with the construction of 12 new submarines Ssn-aukus.

This move, coupled with the £ 15 billion investment in the nuclear head -based program, is part of a ‘plan for the change’ of the government, which provides for the creation of 30,000 specialized jobs across the country until the 2030s.

The announcement coincides with the presentation of New Defense Reviewwhich is expected to propose the transition of the Armed Forces on alert, due to the increasing threats facing the country. The review includes 62 recommendations, which the government intends to fully adopt.

Among the measures to be announced are included:

  • The transition of the British Armed Forces to operational readiness to prevent threats to the Euro -Atlantic Front.
  • Increasing stocks of ammunition and military equipment, with the aim of rapidly production in the event of a crisis or war.
  • Supply of up to 7,000 British long -range weapons, supporting about 800 defense jobs.
  • Creation of the new Cybermand Command, with £ 1 billion in advanced digital capabilities.
  • Investing over £ 1.5 billion to renovate and improve the housing of the Armed Forces and their families.

The prime minister is expected to declare: “From the lines of supply to the forefront, this government stands firmly on the side of men and women who defend the freedom and security of our nation. National Security is a foundation for my plan to change and ensures that Britain is safe in the interior and strong abroad. “

The government also confirmed to ensure the future of continuous nuclear deterrence in the sea by investing £ 15 billion in the National Nuclear Heading Programsupporting thousands of jobs throughout the United Kingdom.

As Defense Minister John Chilli pointed out: “Our submarines patrol 24 hours a day to keep our country safe and our allies. But threats are increasing and we need to act decisively to deal with Russian aggression. With a new generation underwater and a national nuclear head program, we make Britain more secure and more powerful abroad. “

Britain also examines the acquisition of fighters capable of carrying nuclear

At the same time the UK wants to bought fighters aircraft capable of placing with regular nuclear weapons, The Sunday Times writes, with the aim of boosting nuclear deterrence against Russia’s ever -increasing threat.

Reportedly are found in Development of negotiations Which, if they go ahead, will be the largest addition to the country’s nuclear arsenal since the Cold War, reflecting London’s recognition that the world has entered a new, more dangerous nuclear era.

The Minister of Defense John Hill and the Armed Forces Chief, Admiral Sir Tony Rantakinmake contacts for the possible supply of advanced aircraft, with the prime minister himself giving his support to the plan. The conversations with the pentagon allegedly have already taken place.

Today is expected presentation her Defense Review Strategic from the United Kingdom, which, although not explicitly referred to in airborne nuclear capabilities, proposes to expand participation in the common nuclear deterrence of NATO in Europe.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, the Thousand did not comment on the conversations, but acknowledged that his country should adapted to the new reality. “The world is becoming clearly more dangerous. Nuclear risks are increasing »he said. “We face for the first time since the end of the Cold War serious chances of conflict between states.”

OR defensive review includes raft To prepare the UK in possible war conflictwith radical proposals for re -equipment and rejuvenation of the defense industry. ‘The lesson from Ukraine is clear’, Chilli said. “The power of a country’s armed forces depends directly on the industry that supports them.”