Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has described Russia as the greatest state threat, accusing Moscow of targeting Britain through cyberattacks, espionage and attempts to disrupt undersea cables.His remarks came as the party announced plans for its first national security review, setting out how it would approach defence and foreign policy if it came to power.The review will be led by Reform’s armed forces spokesman Angus MacIntyre and coordinated with military, intelligence and diplomatic experts. The party says it will examine the threats facing Britain and propose measures to strengthen national defence.“Britain is heading towards defencelessness. Our armed forces have been gutted, our nuclear deterrent is creaking, and our borders are wide open,” Farage said.He accused the government of failing to provide the resources needed by the armed forces and criticised the lack of military experience of the person responsible for overseeing Britain’s defences.“Unlike the old parties, we are clear-eyed about the threats from Russia, Iran, China and the rising threat from Islamist extremists,” he said, adding that Reform would prioritise border security and increase funding for the military.Russia, Iran and China in Reform’s security assessmentWhile Russia was singled out as the biggest state threat, Reform’s review is also expected to focus on Iran, China and Islamist extremist groups.The party described Iran as the world’s “largest state-sponsor of terrorism” and warned that China was a “tyrannical regime bent on the domination of the world”. It characterised all three countries — Russia, Iran and China — as “fundamental threats to the security of the West”.The review will also examine Britain’s alliances, with Reform arguing that partnerships should be based on practical security interests rather than political posturing. Protecting national borders and strengthening domestic security are among its stated priorities.MacIntyre, who served in the British armed forces for 40 years, said he was proud to lead what the party described as a landmark review.“The threats our country faces are stark, and I will never flinch from confronting them,” he said.The announcement comes as Reform seeks to position itself as a party capable of reshaping Britain’s defence and foreign policy. Labour, meanwhile, has defended its record, saying it is investing in the armed forces through the largest increase in defence funding since the Cold War.