The UK government is currently moving funds from different departments to increase the defense budget. This change comes as global tensions rise and the government faces internal management problems.

英國政府目前正將不同部門的資金轉移，以增加國防預算。此次變動正值全球緊張局勢升溫，且政府面臨內部管理問題之際。

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a plan to move resources to increase military spending to 2.6% of GDP, totaling £270 billion over this parliamentary term. However, this policy has caused internal conflict, leading to the resignations of Defense Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns. Mr. Healey emphasized that the Treasury was unwilling to provide the funds needed to reach the 3% GDP target by 2030, which is required by NATO. Furthermore, critics argue that UK spending is inefficient; they note that while the UK spends more than France, it has fewer soldiers, ships, and aircraft. To fix this, some suggest reforming the National Armaments Directorate by using outside experts and focusing on cheap, mass-produced drones, based on lessons from the war in Ukraine.

首相基爾·斯塔默宣布了一項計劃，將資源轉移以將軍費增加至 GDP 的 2.6%，在本議會任期內總計 2,700 億英鎊。然而，這項政策引起了內部衝突，導致國防大臣約翰·希利與武裝部隊部長艾爾·卡恩斯辭職。希利先生強調，財政部不願提供所需資金，導致無法在 2030 年前達到北約要求的 3% GDP 目標。此外，批評者認為英國的開支效率低下；他們指出雖然英國的支出高於法國，但士兵、軍艦與飛機數量卻較少。為了改善此問題，部分人士建議參考烏克蘭戰爭的教訓，透過起用外部專家並專注於廉價、量產的無人機，來改革國家軍備局。

At the same time, the UK is facing serious security threats. Recently, a Russian ship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel. While Russia claimed the yacht was on a dangerous path, the UK described the Russian ship's actions as reckless. This incident follows the UK's seizure of a Russian oil tanker and arson attacks on the Prime Minister's property, which were allegedly organized by Russian agents. Consequently, the Foreign Office has introduced sanctions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' and oil traders.

與此同時，英國面臨著嚴重的安全威脅。最近，一艘俄羅斯船隻在英吉利海峽附近向一艘英國遊艇開過警告射擊。雖然俄羅斯聲稱該遊艇處於危險路徑，但英國將俄軍船隻的行為描述為魯莽。在此事件之前，英國扣押了一艘俄羅斯油輪，且首相的財產遭到縱火攻擊，據稱是由俄羅斯特務組織的。因此，外交部已對俄羅斯的「影子船隊」及石油貿易商實施制裁。

There are also concerns about the loss of 'soft power.' Experts are worried that funding for the BBC World Service, the British Council, and international aid is being reduced. International aid is expected to drop from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027. Analysts suggest that by prioritizing military strength and nuclear weapons, the UK may be losing its diplomatic influence and its ability to promote global peace.

此外，各界也擔心「軟實力」的流失。專家擔憂 BBC 世界服務、英國文化協會及國際援助的資金正在被削減。國際援助預計將在 2027 年前從 GNI 的 0.5% 降至 0.3%。分析師認為，優先考慮軍事力量與核武，可能會使英國失去外交影響力以及促進全球和平的能力。

The UK government is trying to improve its military readiness, but it must still deal with spending inefficiencies and a difficult relationship with Russia.

英國政府正嘗試提升軍事準備狀態，但仍須處理開支效率低下以及與俄羅斯之間緊張關係的問題。