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United Kingdom

ally · Europe

Threat to Europe

Opportunity

Europe’s closest non-EU defence partner; nuclear power and top spender.

Threat dimensions

Military2

Economic10

Technology12

Cyber8

Hybrid8

Energy8

Opportunity dimensions

Trade82

Tech-coop86

Defence-coop95

Alignment90

Relationship trajectory & EU strategy

Short term 0–2 yrs

Core partner

Operationalise post-Brexit defence ties (GCAP, JEF).

Medium term 2–7 yrs

Deepening

Integrate industry & procurement; joint capabilities.

Long term 7+ yrs

Anchor

A permanent European security anchor outside the EU.

Europe's vulnerability: Limited — divergence risk on regulation/markets only.

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