UK to build five new frigates to counter Russia threat

Britain will spend £4.2 billion ($4.9 billion) on five new frigates from defence giant BAE Systems to bolster security "in the face of increased Russian threats", Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday. "The UK and allies are taking steps to bolster their security in the face of increased Russian threats," Sunak said in a Downing Street statement.

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