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Strategic Defence Review

Coverage of Strategic Defence Review in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 14 · 15:41 UTCMost recent: Aug 13 · 07:30 UTC
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United Kingdomplace2George Robertsonperson2NATOorganization2Royal Navyorganization1Suezplace1East of Sueztopic1Nott Reviewtopic1Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrierstopic1War on the Rocksorganization1Ankaraplace1Labourorganization13.5% defense spendingtopic1£1.5 billiontopic1Fiona Hillperson1Keir Starmerperson1White Houseorganization1
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  • SECURITYAug 13 · 07:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKS
    2026 and All That: Another Benchmark Year in Royal Navy Decline

    Since 1945, political decisions have reportedly reduced Britain’s ability to maintain a globally relevant Royal Navy fleet. These efforts include the failed Suez expedition in 1956, the retreat from “East of Suez” in 1966, and subsequent reviews such as the Nott Review (1981), the Strategic Defence Review (1998), and the 2010 review.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 11:36 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan

    George Robertson, former NATO chief, criticized the UK government for not setting a path to 3.5% defense spending, predicting a frosty response from NATO allies at the summit. The UK plans to allocate an additional £15 billion for modernizing its armed forces.

  • POLITICSApr 14 · 15:41 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author

    Fiona Hill, a former White House adviser, and ex-NATO chief George Robertson criticize Keir Starmer's leadership for a perceived lack of urgency in UK defense planning. They highlight concerns over 'corrosive complacency' in military strategy as outlined in the Strategic Defence Review.