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UK under AUKUS pressure
In his latest article for Defence Technology Review, Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director Dr Ian Langford examines the UK’s shift to a “NATO first” defence strategy and the growing pressure this places on its AUKUS commitments. Dr Langford explores how balancing NATO and AUKUS obligations is creating strategic and financial strain, warning that:
The article also raises concerns around potential UK withdrawal from the US-led Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program, as well as ongoing industrial challenges, including workforce shortages and ageing infrastructure. As Dr Langford notes:
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