Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief

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by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
April 22, 2026
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A former Nato chief states Britain's military dependence on the US is no longer sustainable.

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Lord Robertson, a former Nato chief, declared that Britain’s high military dependence on the US "is no longer tenable." He warned that the UK must become increasingly independent from its special relationship with Washington. Lord Robertson noted that the diplomatic tone from the White House is at a "historic low," indicating a divergence between the two allies. He believes this separation of values is likely to continue even beyond the current Trump administration. This assessment follows his recent accusation that British leaders exhibit "corrosive complacency" towards defense.

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