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UK under-prepared for hybrid warfare, senior defence figures warn

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in UK under-prepared for hybrid warfare, senior defence figures warn Jane Dalton Thursday 22 October 2026 18:39 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Chief political commentator John Rentoul answers members' questions Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged Britons to stockpile food, water, and essential supplies to prepare for potential disruptions caused by state-sponsored cyber attacks . The government has launched a Be Ready checklist advising households to keep items such as three litres of water per person daily, non-perishable food, cash, and medication. The warning follows a major global cyber-security disruption that took numerous websites offline, escalating fears over hostile threats from nations such as Russia . Speaking at the opening of Gun Hall in Telford , Streeting announced that the UK will manufacture tank gun barrel components domestically for the first time in 20 years. Senior defence figures warned that Britain remains under-prepared for hybrid warfare, emphasising the need to strengthen national resilience and military readiness. In full Prepare for ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ and cyber attacks to cause food shortages, Streeting warns

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