British officials stated on Monday that cyber attacks, terrorism, inter-state conflict, and natural hazards are the most significant threats to British security. The government emphasized the dangers posed by al Qaeda and Northern Ireland-linked groups in a new National Security Strategy, ahead of a major military review that includes potential deep spending cuts. The review aims to demonstrate that the armed forces' restructuring is driven by policy considerations rather than solely for cost-saving purposes. As Britain grapples with a significant budget deficit, it seeks to maintain its status as a strong military power in Europe and a reliable ally to the United States. The National Security Strategy report outlines clear priorities such as counter-terrorism, cyber security, international military crises, and disaster response. Insurgencies abroad that could potentially lead to terrorist attacks in the UK were categorized as a lower priority. The document mentioned that threats may come from various states, but emphasized threats from non-state and unconventional actors. This emphasis could be used to justify reductions in purchases of significant military equipment. The Ministry of Defiance's budget of 36.9 billion pounds ($58.62 billion) is expected to be cut by less than 10 percent, which is much lower than the average 25 percent reduction applied to other government departments. However, these cuts are still likely to have significant political, industrial, and diplomatic implications. The National Security Strategy also pointed out nuclear proliferation as a growing threat and noted that British security was at risk due to the impacts of climate change on food and water supply.