8legs: Commons defence committee report

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UK ‘is not prepared for an armed attack’ in the face of Putin's aggression

UK Defence Committee warns the country is nowhere near fully prepared to defend itself against a potential armed attack.
MPs call for a coordinated effort to communicate threat levels to the public and strengthen homeland defence.
The report notes a shift toward civil awareness and resilience, alongside a broader defence review.
Defence Secretary John Healey will outline new munitions factories in the UK, with at least 1,000 jobs expected.
The MoD has funded studies for new energetics factories to restart high-volume UK production.
Potential plant sites include Grangemouth, Teesside and Milford Haven as part of the factories plan.
The report stresses a need for public information on threat levels and government response.
Defence leaders emphasize preparing the public for threats and ensuring resilience.
Experts warn the UK could be more vulnerable without a stronger war economy mindset.
The defence review acknowledged civil awareness and resilience as a focus area.

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