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Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton stated that the UK's lack of a national defense plan is due to successive governments reallocating funds since the 1991 Soviet Union collapse. Despite conflicts in Crimea (2014) and Ukraine (2022), no significant action has been taken.

The Labor Party, under Sir Keir Starmer, has not prioritized defense in its agenda, nor has the Prime Minister's 'plan for change' addressed the need for national defense rebuilding. The UK aims to prepare for potential war, yet there is no substantial preparation in society for such a scenario.