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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss

UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
BBC Business Thursday 23 July 2026, 23:04 UTC 1 min read
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The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn
UK (LOCATION) Europe (LOCATION) Charles Woodburn (PERSON)
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