According to Grant Shapps, Britain is anticipating conflicts with Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea within the next five years.
Despite this, there are currently no intentions to expand the Army, as stated by the Defence Secretary.
Shapps, in a significant address at Lancaster House in London, cautioned that the world is entering a “pre-war” phase, anticipating the possibility of World War Three.
He called upon Britain and its allies to increase defense spending, emphasizing the end of the “peace dividend” era.
Shapps highlighted the potential for multiple theaters of conflict involving Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea in the next five years.
He underscored the global significance of the Ukraine war, suggesting that it jeopardizes the future world order, the U.S. Sun reported.
Shapps expressed concern about China observing Western patience and pointed out Iran’s enrichment of uranium to 83.7 percent, a key component in nuclear weapons.
Additionally, North Korea’s threats to expand its arsenal were mentioned.
Regarding defense spending targets, Shapps couldn’t specify when the government would achieve the goal of allocating 2.5 percent of GDP to defense but assured efforts to reach it promptly.
Despite the geopolitical challenges, there are no plans to reverse the cuts implemented by Boris Johnson, reducing Army personnel to 73,000, its smallest size in 300 years.
Written by B.C. Begley
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