MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief

MI5 head Sir Ken McCallum stated that the agency is dedicating more resources to counter state threats than during the Cold War. He emphasized Russia as the primary aggressor, employing hybrid warfare to destabilize Europe while avoiding conventional conflict, and noted MI5's success in expelling Russian spies. The agency has made over 50 arrests related to Iran, targeting Jewish communities and military sites, and has identified terrorists exploiting AI, including drones. The most concerning threat remains extremism.