British Defence Secretary John Healey delivered a landmark national security speech in London, warning Russia over increasingly aggressive espionage activities and cyber attacks targeting the United Kingdom.<br />Speaking at No. 9 Downing Street, Healey announced a historic expansion of UK defence spending, including plans to build new munitions factories, invest in advanced undersea drones, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate weapons production to ensure Britain is prepared for modern conflict.<br />Healey emphasized that the UK defence industry is becoming a major driver of economic growth, high-skilled jobs, and technological innovation. He highlighted Labour’s commitment to restoring Britain’s industrial base and reinforcing the country’s leadership role within NATO at a time of rising global threats.<br />The Defence Secretary also criticized political rivals for underfunding defence in past years, stressing that the UK must respond decisively to Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics—including cyber intrusions, surveillance operations, and hostile state activity targeting British institutions.<br />Healey said the new defence investments mark the beginning of a new era in British security, with expanded manufacturing capacity, upgraded capabilities, and closer cooperation with allies to counter threats worldwide.<br /><br /><br /><br />#UKDefence #JohnHealey #NationalSecurity #Russia #CyberSecurity #Munitions #NATO
