British Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches UK defense review to protect country from "one more dangerous and unstable world", reported Press Association, quoted by BTA.
Starmer said spending would be "responsibly increased" to bolster the "depleted armed forces" of Great Britain.
This comes after Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to increase defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) at the NATO summit in Washington last week.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the review will aim to strengthen the UK's internal security, support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, and modernize and maintain the nuclear deterrent.
The review will be chaired by former NATO Secretary General George Robertson and will include military and foreign policy experts such as Fiona Hill and Richard Barrons.
In an interview for "Telegraph" Robertson warned of a "deadly quartet", referring to threats from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea.
Starmer said: "We live in a more dangerous and unstable world. My Government will develop a new approach to our national defense that will enable us to deal with international threats while keeping the British people safe and secure."
"I promised the British people that I would deliver the change needed to move our country forward, and I promised action, not words. That is why one of my first actions after taking office is to launch the Strategic Defense Review.
We will ensure that our armed forces are strengthened and respected, defense spending is responsibly increased and our country has the capabilities to ensure the UK's long-term resilience."
Defence Secretary John Healy will oversee the review and regularly update the prime minister on progress.
Healey said: "At the dawn of a new era for Britain, we need a new era for defence. Exhausted armed forces, wasteful procurement and neglected morale cannot continue. At the same time, we must be aware of the threats we face as the world becomes increasingly unstable and technology changes the nature of war."
"The review will ensure that defense is central to Britain's future security and its economic growth and prosperity,'' Healey said.
The new British Foreign Minister David Lammy called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories, BNR reported.
"I am here to demand a ceasefire. The loss of life over the last few months... is appalling. It has to stop," the foreign minister said. Lamy also called for the release of all hostages held in Gaza, as well as an increase in the flow of aid to the territory.
He held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, and also met family members of hostages still held in Gaza who have ties to the UK. The minister has made a commitment to do everything possible to return the hostages home.
David Lammy also had a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, after which he said that London will insist that while this war is being waged, it is in accordance with international humanitarian law. He added that he would put pressure on Israeli leaders on this topic in the coming days