Select committee: International Relations and Defence Committee
Conclusion 46
1st Report - Ukraine: a wake-up call
Published 26 Sep 2024
Paragraph 179
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Under-investment has led to substantial vulnerabilities in the UK’s (and Europe’s) ability to defend itself from airborne threats. In the context of a worsening security environment, this is deeply concerning, and the new Government should pay greater attention to homeland defence.
From: International Relations and Defence Committee, 1st Report - Ukraine: a wake-up call, paragraph 179, 26 September 2024
Government response
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