Great Britain has to upgrade massively. This is the conclusion of the Labor government’s new defense doctrine under Prime Minister Keir Strandmer. Among other things, the rapid construction of six new ammunition factories, energetic measures to maintain personnel strength in the armed forces, especially the shrinking army, and a new civil protection force (Home Guard) are planned. The Royal Navy is to receive new warships. In addition, an expansion of the atomic deterrence is considered. The kingdom expressly wanted to send out a message to Moscow, Defense Minister John Healey said on Sunday of the BBC: “If necessary, we are ready for fighting.”