UK Warns of US Defense Reliance, Calls for Self-Sufficiency

The UKs House of Commons Defence Committee warns of over-reliance on the US for defense, highlighting the need for greater self-sufficiency. The report suggests identifying ways to replace American capabilities if they were no longer available, emphasizing the challenge of creating European alternatives to US military provisions. The committee also criticizes the UKs lack of a clear defense strategy and the Ministry of Defenses slow decision-making process, calling for more transparent and efficient planning. Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises to dedicate five percent of the countrys GDP to national security by 2035, linking increased defense spending to a broader plan for industrial growth and revival.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.