Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to significantly upgrade the UK's military capabilities, including the development of new nuclear-powered attack submarines and increased army preparedness for potential conflict in Europe, according to Firstpost.

Speaking at a naval shipyard in Scotland, Starmer said that the threat from Russia is more serious and immediate than at any time since the Cold War.

The announcement comes amid a broader reassessment of defense strategies by NATO members following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Starmer described the upgrades as the most substantial in over three decades, Firstpost reported.