Britain Assesses Future National Security Threats

Britain Assesses Future National Security Threats -- The Daily Mail

* Cyber-attacks in top tier of threats to Britain
* Conventional war only in third tier of dangers
* Cameron: 'We need radical transformation'
* Shift will be used to justify huge defence cuts

Terrorism and cyber-attacks rather than military conflict are the most serious threats facing the UK, the Government said today.

The coalition is to justify cuts of billions in the defence budget, being unveiled tomorrow, by the claim that war is no longer the greatest danger.

Because these 21st Century enemies cannot be fought by conventional military methods, it means thousands of troops can be axed, the Government will argue.

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More News On Britain's Future Security Threats

UK cyber security plans 'essential for strong defence' -- BBC
Cyber terror attack is top threat to Britain: How defence chiefs will justify billions in cuts -- The Daily Mail
U.K. Says Terrorism is Bigger Threat Than Nuclear Proliferation -- Global Security Newswire
Terror, cyber warfare 'biggest threats' in Britain -- AFP
National security strategy's real test will come when the next shock arrives -- The Telegraph
Factbox: Britain's National Security Strategy - key details -- Reuters