Britain prepares for war: "Just over a thousand days remain"

British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting warned that Britain must prepare for a war that will occur in just over a thousand days, by 2030, due to the strengthening of its adversaries. He made combat readiness a top priority, while blaming the Conservatives for weakening the military. Meanwhile, production of artillery barrels has resumed in Britain for the first time in two decades, and the public has been called upon to prepare for three days of disruptions.

British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting warned in a column in The Telegraph that Britain must prepare for a war that will break out in just over a thousand days, by 2030, due to the strengthening of the armies and war economies of its adversaries. He made combat readiness alongside allies a top priority, explaining that expanding capabilities is intended first to deter, but preparations must also be made for the failure of deterrence. Streeting blamed the Conservatives for weakening the military and harming morale. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense announced the return of production of barrels for artillery and tanks in Britain for the first time in two decades. The public has been called upon to stockpile water, food, and medicine for three days of disruptions, as part of strengthening national resilience. Streeting clarified in parliament that Britain is not at war with Russia and does not seek confrontation, but is ready to defend NATO territory.