Britain faces 'moment of consequence' as threats from adversaries mount, spy chief says
Britain is currently facing significant threats from adversaries, prompting a warning from a British spy chief. Anne Keast-Butler emphasized the need for vigilance in a rapidly changing technological landscape. She highlighted the increasing hybrid activities from Russia and the challenges posed by China in maintaining national security.
- ▪Britain is at a 'moment of consequence' due to rising threats from adversaries.
- ▪Anne Keast-Butler warned of a new era of radical uncertainty and contested geopolitics.
- ▪GCHQ is focused on countering threats from Russia and China, including cyberattacks and infrastructure targeting.
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Britain faces 'moment of consequence' as threats from adversaries mount, spy chief saysSign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsPublished May 27, 2026, 07:04 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 07:35 AMListenLONDON, May 27 - Britain is at a "moment of consequence" amid increasingly brazen behaviour from adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the race to harness technology along with its allies, a British spy chief will say on Wednesday.Delivering the first annual lecture for her GCHQ organisation, Anne Keast-Butler will warn that the world is in a "new era of radical uncertainty, contested geopolitics and rapidly changing technology," her office said."The risk of miscalculation is as high as I’ve ever seen it," she will say, according to extracts of her speech.GCHQ,…
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