Combining Sustainable Luxury and Cutting-Edge Design in Japan's Capital MIAMI , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to unveil plans for 1 Hotel Tokyo. Set to open in 2025, 1 Hotel Tokyo represents a longstanding collaboration with Mori Trust, one of Japan's leading property developers. After years of planning, the two companies are creating a true 1 Hotels experience that's deeply rooted in nature and sustainability. 1 Hotel Tokyo will be located in the buzzing Akasaka district, serving as an anchor to Mori Trust's Tokyo World Gate Akasaka project. This state-of-the-art complex integrates retail, offices, and the luxurious 1 Hotel experience in a pedestrian-friendly and dynamic, masterfully planned development. "Partnering with Mori Trust, we see a vision realized—a shared vision that transcends mere accommodation and embodies a commitment to nature, luxury, and cultural preservation in Tokyo , a city renowned for its innovation and sophistication," says Barry Sternlicht , founder of 1 Hotels and Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts. "To world travelers, Japan is revered for the beauty of its gardens and the serenity of the soul. We have tried to mirror this with our 1 Hotel Tokyo. It's part of our pledge to create exceptional hospitality experiences that embrace the next generation of luxury travelers." "Tokyo World Gate Akasaka is a development project with a vision to create a lush, green oasis in the heart of Tokyo ," says Miwako Date, President and CEO of Mori Trust. "With its deep commitment to nature reflected in every aspect—from design to service—1 Hotels embodies the future of luxury hospitality. We feel it is the perfect flagship choice for Tokyo World Gate Akasaka, and we were excited to bring this mission-driven brand on board. We are confident that 1 Hotel Tokyo will become a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world and our local community, further enhancing Tokyo's appeal. Through our hotel and resort business, we remain committed to establishing Tokyo as a leading tourism destination." Sustainability is at the core of 1 Hotel Tokyo, which has achieved the Rank S certification from CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency), signifying the highest level of environmental performance. This prestigious recognition highlights the property's alignment with Japan's ambitious environmental goals. Key initiatives include reduced energy and water consumption, advanced rainwater and greywater recycling systems, and the sustainable sourcing of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) from reclaimed and recycled materials. "Our commitment to sustainability is woven into the hotel's very fabric, from energy and water conservation systems to the use of reclaimed materials, creating a sanctuary that respects and enhances its environment," says Raul Leal , CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts. "And with its biophilic design and focus on wellness and nature-inspired, community-minded experiences, 1 Hotel Tokyo brings a serene calm—creating an oasis in the heart of Tokyo's bustling urban environment." In keeping with this commitment to nature and sustainability, the hotel's design draws from authentic materials, traditional craftsmanship, and Japan's natural landscapes. The design approach embraces the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, celebrating the beauty in imperfection and using raw materials and textures to create a Zen-like atmosphere. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a tranquil space that blends moss-covered boulders, plant-lined walls, and the same Oya stone that Frank Lloyd Wright used in some of his iconic Japanese buildings. On the 38th floor, the main lobby is a peaceful retreat with a sculptural stone water feature that brings the outdoors inside, ample greenery, a ceiling that mimics the raked sand patterns of a Zen garden, and dazzling city views. The food and beverage offerings at 1 Hotel Tokyo are meticulously curated to reflect Japan's culinary prowess, with a design that underscores the groundbreaking cuisine and mixology that will be showcased here. The main restaurant, accessed from the 38th-floor lobby, features details like locally sourced stepping stones that emulate a Japanese garden pathway, an open kitchen, multiple private dining areas, and spectacular views of the Imperial Palace. The bar has hand-stitched lanterns, walls covered in handmade textured tiles, 360-degree seating, and breathtaking views of Tokyo's skyline. The 211 spacious guest rooms—including expansive suites measuring approximately 42 to 140 square meters—blend traditional Japanese design with modern luxury. Entrances feature moss walls, lattice wood accents, and natural stone, while bedrooms boast live-edge plank headboards, sculptural TV consoles with integrated planters, and wood-beamed ceilings. The bathrooms are designed with organic materials, including chiseled stone vanities and deep soaking tubs, to create a soothing, spa-like ambiance. 1 Hotel Tokyo will also offer a comprehensive wellness experience that allows guests to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. There's a spa inspired by Zen gardens, multiple hammams, a fitness center with an incredible view, and an indoor pool with huge windows that blur the lines between indoors and outdoors. A serene outdoor terrace space filled with lush greenery allows guests to take in views of the city. In addition to its world-class leisure amenities, 1 Hotel Tokyo will be a top destination for business travel and special events. The property will have approximately 473 square meters of meeting and event space, featuring rough-hewn wood entry doors, minimalist aesthetics, custom carpets inspired by the movement of sand, and stunning views of Tokyo Tower. The setting adds to the allure. 1 Hotel Tokyo will give guests a convenient gateway to Akasaka, one of Tokyo's most exciting neighborhoods. Here, bustling streets are lined with restaurants, parks, and historic landmarks. As Tokyo continues to thrive as a global hub of culture and innovation, 1 Hotel Tokyo represents a new chapter in Japan's hospitality landscape. It's positioned to become an iconic destination, embodying 1 Hotels' commitment to sustainability, mindful luxury, and a deep connection to nature. ABOUT SH HOTELS & RESORTS SH Hotels & Resorts, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, a nature-inspired lifestyle brand that launched in 2015 with properties in South Beach and Manhattan and now includes Brooklyn Bridge, West Hollywood , Sanya (China) , Toronto , San Francisco , Nashville , the recently opened Hanalei Bay flagship property, and the brand's first European property in Mayfair (London) , with projects in development in Cabo San Lucas , Paris , Elounda Hills ( Crete ), Austin , Copenhagen , Riyadh , Melbourne , Seattle , Tokyo and San Miguel de Allende; Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that made its debut in March 2015 with the opening of its flagship property in New York , with projects under development in Brickell ( Miami ), Florence, Riyadh , Dubai , Rome , and the Maldives ; and Treehouse Hotels, which premiered in London in 2019 and with projects under development in Manchester , Sunnyvale , Brickell ( Miami ), Riyadh , and Adelaide ( Australia ). Leveraging its marketing, design, operational, and technological expertise, SH Hotels & Resorts is the force behind some of the most groundbreaking and dynamic hotel brands in the world. For more information, visit www.shhotelsandresorts.com . ABOUT 1 HOTELS As a mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivaled level of service. 1 Hotels—which launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami's South Beach and Manhattan's Central Park; followed by Brooklyn , located on the East River, in February 2017 ; West Hollywood , on Sunset Boulevard, in June 2019 ; Sanya (China) in 2020; Toronto in 2021; San Francisco and Nashville in 2022; and in 2023, the Hanalei Bay flagship property and Mayfair (London) , the brand's first European property—is inspired by a simple idea: those that travel the world should also care about it. It is, after all, 1 world. 1 Hotels upholds this vision by channeling nature through design and culinary partnerships while connecting with the local community and taking sustainable steps to make a big difference. The brand is expanding with properties under development in Austin , Cabo San Lucas , Paris , Copenhagen , Elounda Hills ( Crete ), Riyadh , Melbourne , Seattle , Tokyo and San Miguel de Allende. Additional information can be found at 1hotels.com . ABOUT MORI TRUST Mori Trust Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive real estate developer for urban development in central Japan and hotel and resort business throughout Japan . With its three core businesses of "Real Estate Business," "Hotel & Resort Business," and "Investment Business (domestic and overseas)," Mori Trust has 64 buildings, residences, and commercial facilities in Japan and abroad, and 35 hotel and resort facilities (as of March 2024 ). Through urban development and hotel development that preserves and utilizes historical buildings that serve as tourism resources, we will promote projects that enhance Japan's international competitiveness. For more information, visit mori-trust.co.jp/english/ . Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2572528/SH_Hotels_Resorts_1H_Tokyo_Lobby_View.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2572529/SH_Hotels_Resorts_1H_Tokyo_Lobby_View.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2572527/SH_Hotels_Resorts_Logo.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/786192/SH_Hotels_and_Resorts_Logo.jpg SOURCE SH Hotels & ResortsCameron Haffner helps Evansville end five-game skid with 57-40 victory over Missouri State
‘One of my heroes.’ Politicians across GA, US offer condolences after Jimmy Carter’s deathZeta Global Holdings Corp. ZETA shares are trading higher after the company announced a 108% year-over-year usage increase for its marketing platform from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday . The platform achieved 100% uptime as brands leveraged it for personalized, multi-channel marketing to enhance business outcomes during the holiday season. According to a Zeta survey, while Thanksgiving weekend saw record sales, 53% of shoppers plan to start holiday purchases in December, up 8% from last year. Lower holiday activity in October and November aligns with shifting trends. With consumer confidence at a 16-month high, Zeta anticipates strong demand for its ROI-driven marketing tools to help brands adapt and engage effectively this season. In October, the company disclosed its agreement to acquire LiveIntent for $250 million . The agreement includes a potential earnout of up to $25 million per year, split 50% cash and 50% stock, based on significant Adjusted EBITDA growth and sustained margin expansion in 2025, 2026, and 2027. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF PTF . Price Action : ZETA shares are up 10.32% at $26.35 at the last check on Wednesday. Read Next : Mastercard Settles UK Antitrust Lawsuit For $250 Million This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive. Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship. “It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making them into a hypersonic platform,” said Bryan Clark, a defence analyst at the Hudson Institute. The US has had several types of hypersonic weapons in development for the past two decades, but recent tests by both Russia and China have added pressure to the US military to hasten their production. Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added manoeuvrability making them harder to shoot down. Last year, The Washington Post newspaper reported that among the documents leaked by former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was a defence department briefing that confirmed China had recently tested an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon called the DF-27. While the Pentagon had previously acknowledged the weapon’s development, it had not recognised its testing. One of the US programmes in development and planned for the Zumwalt is the Conventional Prompt Strike. It would launch like a ballistic missile and then release a hypersonic glide vehicle that would travel at speeds seven to eight times faster than the speed of sound before hitting the target. The weapon system is being developed jointly by the Navy and Army. Each of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers would be equipped with four missile tubes, each with three of the missiles for a total of 12 hypersonic weapons per ship. In choosing the Zumwalt, the Navy is attempting to add to the usefulness of a 7.5 billion US dollars (£5.9 billion) warship that is considered by critics to be an expensive mistake despite serving as a test platform for multiple innovations. The Zumwalt was envisioned as providing land-attack capability with an advanced gun system with rocket-assisted projectiles to open the way for Marines to charge ashore. But the system featuring 155mm guns hidden in stealthy turrets was cancelled because each of the rocket-assisted projectiles cost up to one million dollars (£790,000). Despite the stain on their reputation, the three Zumwalt-class destroyers: Zumwalt, Michael Monsoor and Lyndon B Johnson; remain the Navy’s most advanced surface warships in terms of new technologies. Those innovations include electric propulsion, an angular shape to minimise radar signature, an unconventional wave-piercing hull, automated fire and damage control and a composite deckhouse that hides radar and other sensors. The US is accelerating development because hypersonics have been identified as vital to US national security with “survivable and lethal capabilities”, said James Weber, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. “Fielding new capabilities that are based on hypersonic technologies is a priority for the defence department to sustain and strengthen our integrated deterrence, and to build enduring advantages,” he said.RESTON, Va. , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share on the company's common stock, payable February 7, 2025 , to shareholders of record on January 17, 2025 . The board also provided management with the authority to repurchase an additional 10 million shares of the company's issued and outstanding common stock on the open market. General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and generated $42.3 billion in revenue in 2023. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/general-dynamics-board-declares-dividend-authorizes-additional-share-repurchases-302322940.html SOURCE General Dynamics
Gearing up for the New Year and taking the most of the festive season, residents across the Capital have started turning up at prominent markets and restaurants. The markets have also stocked themselves up, anticipating the increased festive demand. However, some traders associations complain of low economic gains. “We have observed over and above crowd during Christmas around Connaught Place but that necessarily has not converted to sales for all, but we are hoping that sales will increase overall in the coming days,” Vikas Bhadhwar, general secretary, New Delhi traders’ association, said. Bhadhwar suggested that the parking arrangements at CP need to improve to accommodate the increasing footfall and traffic in the market. “We need better parking professionals and consistent timings to smooth out traffic congestion and improve shopping experience,” he added. At the same time, scenes are fairy in some places with jam packed crowd and shoppers. “We have seen very good response this festive season as the discounts are good across the market and most of the shops are putting out good sale numbers,” Nitin Gupta, president of Kamla Nagar traders’ association, said. Some traders also attributed the increase in winter collection demand to recent unseasonal rains. “Rain and dip in temperature have added to demand of winter clothing, with customers buying new winter fashion items. Many shops in Sarojini Nagar mini market are also offering discounts up to 50% on new clothing goods,” Ashok Randhawa, president of Sarojini Nagar mini market said, adding that arrival of new merchandise from neighbouring states after the removal of Grap 4 guidelines has also helped in boosting the sale. West Delhi’s Karol Bagh market has also witnessed decent footfall this year, in comparison to last year, traders said. Further, research by the chambers of trade and industries (CTI) has estimated business of ₹ 1,000 crore during Christmas and New Year’s holidays. “Around 10,000 people in hospitality, food and beverages and other industries will directly and indirectly get employment during this festive period,” Brijesh Goyal, chairman of CTI, said. Meanwhile, many shoppers said that quick e-commerce applications and ongoing flash sales online are reasons customers are choosing to shop from the comfort of their home. “We get better prices online nowadays and finding parking is also a hassle in these days,” Jyoti Sangwan, a shopper, said. Residents across Delhi-NCR said that the festive decorations are on point in shopping malls so people are gravitated towards them, but the rise in prices across food and clothing items is hampering their choices. “We went out for dinner and it seemed prices have shot up,” said Anushka De, another resident. Kuljeet Chahal, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) vice chairman, said that a special drive is being undertaken for clean up of markets in New Delhi before and after the New Year’s celebrations. “A special 10-day cleanliness drive is already underway in NDMC areas. Due to heavy footfall in markets like Connaught Place, Khan Market, Janpath, extra staff will be deployed at these places. The operation of all electricity poles and security in markets will be ensured,” Chahal said. The Delhi Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations, saying restrictions will be put around India Gate and CP as huge crowds are expected to celebrate there. Police had earlier said that more than 10,000 police personnel will be deployed on the streets on New Year’s eve to manage traffic and maintain law and order. Paramilitary forces will also be asked to help with deployment. Security will be heightened around New Delhi and south Delhi malls, markets and clubs. Traffic police said special traffic arrangements have been made in Lutyens’.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen returned to the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the defending winner of the Sin City spectacle and a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship well within his reach. The Dutchman needed only to finish Saturday night's race ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren to make it four straight for the Red Bull driver. Verstappen starts fifth and Norris is sixth. Norris can additionally lose the title if he fails to outscore Verstappen by three points on the neon-lit street circuit that zips down the famed Las Vegas Strip. The race is back for a second year and again promoted by Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1. The debut event was a bit of a disaster in that locals were livid for months over ongoing construction, as well as traffic detours and delays, the inability to access many local businesses, outrageous price gouging by the tourism industry as well as LVGP ticketing, and then a loose valve cover that nearly destroyed Carlos Sainz Jr.'s Ferrari minutes into the first practice. It caused an hours-long delay for repairs, fans were kicked out of the circuit, and F1 ran practice until 4 a.m. — when it legally had to reopen the streets to the public. This year has been far less hectic, in part because all of the infrastructure headaches were a year ago, but also that last year's race was spectacular. Despite all its speed bumps, the actual running of the race was one of the best of the F1 season and could produce a similar show Saturday night. George Russell of Mercedes starts from the pole ahead of Sainz , who wants redemption after the valve-cover fiasco last year. He had to serve a penalty because his car was damaged in the incident. Ferrari is expected to be the class of the field, which could tighten the nail-biting constructer championship battle. Red Bull, the two-time reigning winners, have fallen to third in the standings behind McLaren and Ferrari. But with Las Vegas the first of the final three races of the season, McLaren is clinging to a 36-point lead for a championship worth an estimated $150 million in prize money. McLaren last won the constructor title in 1998, while Ferrari last won it in 2008. The race is the final stop in the United States for F1, which has exploded in American popularity the last five years. The trio of races in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Las Vegas are more than any other country. After the race completion, F1 next week is expected to announce it will expand the grid to 11 teams to make room for an American team backed by General Motors' Cadillac brand. The team was initially started by Michael Andretti, who could not receive approval from F1 on his expansion application. Andretti has since turned over his ownership stake to Indiana-businessman Dan Towriss and Mark Walter, the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. They would run the Cadillac F1 team that would likely join the grid in 2026. The announcement of the American team did not come during the weekend to not derail from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is the showpiece of the Liberty Media portfolio. With one-time infrastructure costs last year, the debut event was believed to cost Liberty nearly $1 billion. Expenses are down this year, but Liberty put in as much glitz and glamour as possible, anyway. There are nightclubs around the course and on top of the paddock, an ice-skating rink, top-level musical acts and a 10 p.m. local start to make it feel like a true Las Vegas big Saturday night event. AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing
The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive. Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship. “It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making them into a hypersonic platform,” said Bryan Clark, a defence analyst at the Hudson Institute. The US has had several types of hypersonic weapons in development for the past two decades, but recent tests by both Russia and China have added pressure to the US military to hasten their production. Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added manoeuvrability making them harder to shoot down. Last year, The Washington Post newspaper reported that among the documents leaked by former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was a defence department briefing that confirmed China had recently tested an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon called the DF-27. While the Pentagon had previously acknowledged the weapon’s development, it had not recognised its testing. One of the US programmes in development and planned for the Zumwalt is the Conventional Prompt Strike. It would launch like a ballistic missile and then release a hypersonic glide vehicle that would travel at speeds seven to eight times faster than the speed of sound before hitting the target. The weapon system is being developed jointly by the Navy and Army. Each of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers would be equipped with four missile tubes, each with three of the missiles for a total of 12 hypersonic weapons per ship. In choosing the Zumwalt, the Navy is attempting to add to the usefulness of a 7.5 billion US dollars (£5.9 billion) warship that is considered by critics to be an expensive mistake despite serving as a test platform for multiple innovations. The Zumwalt was envisioned as providing land-attack capability with an advanced gun system with rocket-assisted projectiles to open the way for Marines to charge ashore. But the system featuring 155mm guns hidden in stealthy turrets was cancelled because each of the rocket-assisted projectiles cost up to one million dollars (£790,000). Despite the stain on their reputation, the three Zumwalt-class destroyers: Zumwalt, Michael Monsoor and Lyndon B Johnson; remain the Navy’s most advanced surface warships in terms of new technologies. Those innovations include electric propulsion, an angular shape to minimise radar signature, an unconventional wave-piercing hull, automated fire and damage control and a composite deckhouse that hides radar and other sensors. The US is accelerating development because hypersonics have been identified as vital to US national security with “survivable and lethal capabilities”, said James Weber, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. “Fielding new capabilities that are based on hypersonic technologies is a priority for the defence department to sustain and strengthen our integrated deterrence, and to build enduring advantages,” he said.n the week leading up to people receiving retirement support, as well as will receive payments for the months of November and December that are a relief for a season of rising prices and inflation in the shopping season. For many payments were disbursed as early as October, but the November schedule has a different payment cycle than the rest of the year. In fact, the scheduled payments for November 1, specifically for: This is because payments scheduled for November 3 are normally brought forward when they fall on a weekend. This benefit applies to both and , so beneficiaries can expect their payments on November 1, 13, 20 or 27, depending on their circumstances, while will receive their December payment as early as November 29, an advantage for holiday shopping. Payments will be applied to retirees, people with disabilities and recipients of . Meanwhile, the has scheduled an additional payment for Friday, November 29 that will benefit 7.5 million SSI recipients. Social Security bonus payments before Black Friday In addition to the November 1 payment, there are three other payment dates scheduled in November for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries. These payments are based on the beneficiary's birthday, ensuring that everyone receives their check before Black Friday, which this year will fall on November 29. Here is the payment schedule for November: Many will receive their December payment on , November 29, because December 1 also falls on a Sunday, causing the to bring payments forward a few days earlier than usual. For many retirees, the average payment will be around $1,920, while high-income retirees can expect payments of up to $4,873. Whatever the amount, it will be a relief for the holiday season, especially for those whose resources make them feel the effects of inflation more acutely. However, the authority reminds beneficiaries that these payments are advanced, so it is necessary to manage them correctly to reach comfortably until the next payment, without having to resort to credit cards, otherwise the effect will be counterproductive to the objective of these payments, in a context of rising prices. Setting aside a portion of your payment is critical to covering holiday shopping or even essential purchases. Keeping track of your payments will help you better plan your additional purchases for both and the holiday season, but consider that this is not a bonus or an additional payment.
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The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. Defence Secretary John Healey has previously spoken about the state of the armed forces inherited from the Tories (Jonathan Brady/PA) In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”