UK First Sea Lord: Russia Greatest Threat, Calls for Maritime Buildup

First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins publicly identified Russia as the greatest threat to UK security, emphasizing the North Atlantic and High North as the most acute domain. He called for expanding Royal Navy capabilities and strengthening the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force. This marks a notable escalation in official UK rhetoric, signaling a shift toward preparing for potential conflict with Russia in the maritime domain.