Lord George Robertson, the former NATO chief, has expressed grave concerns regarding the UK's defense preparedness, attributing it to the 'ever-expanding welfare budget' under Sir Keir Starmer's government. In a recent lecture, Robertson highlighted that Britain is 'underprepared, underinsured, and under attack,' urging the government to act decisively in light of global security threats, particularly following the Iran war. He criticized the lack of a 10-year defense investment plan, which was expected last autumn, and pointed out a significant funding gap of around £28 billion in current defense strategies. The government has committed to increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a target of 3.5% by 2035. However, Robertson accused the government of complacency and failure to prioritize defense amidst rising threats. A government spokesperson defended their approach, stating that they are finalizing the defense investment plan to enhance national security and support NATO commitments.