UK Must Prepare for War Within 1,000 Days, Warns Defence Secretary Wes Streeting Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has cautioned that the UK is facing a ticking clock on its readiness for potential conflict, with adversaries like Russia expected to reach a position for attack by 2030. In response, the government plans to unveil billions in new defence spending in the forthcoming Budget, including strategic investments to enhance the nation's military capabilities and technological edge. Wes Streeting, the UK's Defence Secretary, has issued a stern warning that Britain must be prepared for war within the next 1,000 days due to escalating threats from Russia against NATO allies. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Budget, he indicated that significant new defence spending would be announced to bolster the nation's security posture. The Chancellor is expected to allocate substantial funds to the National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank, specifically targeting investments in UK defence technology firms to counteract the rising threat of state-sponsored aggression.