Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:14pm on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday International
Britain's armed forces chief, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, warned the nation's "sons and daughters" must prepare to fight, citing growing Russian threat risks. He described the current security environment as the most dangerous in his career, agreeing with French General Fabien Mandon's similar warning last month. Knighton noted it's been 65 years since UK national service call-ups and 80 years since World War II ended, with large populations lacking military experience after three decades of post-Cold War peace. While defence analysts estimate Russia launching significant UK attacks at five percent probability, Knighton stressed battle-hardened Russian troops after nearly four years in Ukraine shouldn't be underestimated. He emphasized society must rebuild national resilience alongside NATO allies as first-line defense. 'Get Ready To Fight': UK Armed Forces Chief Issues Stark Russian Threat Warning as Battle-Hardened Troops Advance in Ukraine.(PC: X)
