Summary by: Paddy Kelly
The UK National Security Strategy 2025 outlines the government’s comprehensive approach to safeguarding the nation in an era defined by radical uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and technological transformation. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s foreword underscores the government’s commitment to increasing national security expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2035, marking the largest sustained defence investment since the Cold War. This is seen not just as a response to threats but as an opportunity to stimulate economic growth and renew the social contract.
The strategy is built upon three pillars: Security at Home, Strength Abroad, and Increasing Sovereign and Asymmetric Capabilities. Domestically, the UK aims to become a harder target through legal reform, stronger border control, cyber resilience, and the protection of critical infrastructure. Internationally, the UK pledges deeper cooperation with NATO and strategic allies, particularly the US and EU, while expanding ties with economically vibrant states outside large regulatory blocs. Sovereign capabilities will be enhanced through technological innovation, defence industrial resilience, and frontier science investments, particularly in AI and cybersecurity.
The document positions economic resilience, energy security, and public awareness as integral to national security, advocating for cross-societal engagement, including business, academia, and local authorities. The evolving strategic context—marked by Russian aggression, Chinese economic coercion, erosion of global norms, and climate-related disruptions—necessitates a shift from risk management to proactive campaigning for national advantage.
A significant cultural shift is proposed: unapologetically prioritising UK interests and increasing societal involvement in national resilience. The government pledges greater support for industrial communities, better law enforcement tools, and systematic sovereign capability development. The NSS commits to integrating foreign and domestic policy more closely, recognising that public safety, economic growth, and strategic deterrence are interconnected.
The UK will continue global leadership roles through NATO, AUKUS, and the UN, while strengthening domestic counter-terrorism, law enforcement, and diplomatic capacity. Emphasis is also placed on protecting UK knowledge assets and economic sovereignty in an era where technology and private sector innovation are pivotal.
Conclusion linked to Safehouse Pro
Safehouse Pro UK is strategically aligned with the UK National Security Strategy 2025 through its innovative focus on household and community resilience. The company’s work directly supports the Strategy’s call for a whole-of-society approach to preparedness and public engagement. As highlighted in its recent partnership with Bournemouth University and the EM-Prepare project, Safehouse Pro UK has delivered the UK’s first national baseline survey on household resilience, underpinned by rigorous academic research and real-world testing of its concept demonstrator app. This positions Safehouse Pro as a pioneering delivery partner capable of supporting the UK’s ambition to build a ‘harder target’ society. By providing accessible, data-driven tools for individuals and families, Safehouse Pro UK enables informed decision-making and fosters a culture of readiness across the UK’s communities—contributing meaningfully to the government’s vision of a resilient, secure nation.