Amid a significant increase in UK defense spending, former military leaders are urging the government to redefine national security to encompass climate, food, and energy measures. With the defense budget set to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027, there are calls for broader considerations that account for vulnerabilities like climate change, extreme weather events, and potential adversarial use of geoengineering. Retired Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti emphasizes the need for a multifaceted security approach, advocating for a more comprehensive definition that includes health and land security as integral to national safety.
"National security needs to be seen more broadly, including food security, energy security, land security, and health security, all of which are impacted by climate change."
"While there's a pressing requirement for military investment to deter threats, the UK's approach to national security must evolve to address 21st-century challenges."
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