While a date for an announcement on 2.5% will be welcomed by the Ministry of Defence, analysts have long warned that such an increase is still well below the amount that is needed to rebuild the armed forces after decades of decline.

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The UK will reportedly “set out plans” to boost defence spending to 2.5% of national income next spring as tensions with Russia continue to rise.

Keir Starmer will 'set out a plan to raise defence spending to 2.5% by Spring' as tensions with Russia rise

Starmer announces plans for the UK to increase defense budget to 2.5% by spring The Ministry of Defence will likely appreciate a confirmed date for the planned increase to 2.5% defense spending, though experts have consistently cautioned that this boost still falls short of what is necessary to restore the military following years of deterioration. Security and Defense Editor @haynesdeborah Friday, November 22, 2024, 9: The Prime Minister of the…

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UK to Chart Course for Increased Defence Spending Amid Global Threats, Aims for 2.5% of GDP by Spring

Sir Keir Starmer gave the date during a phone call with Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, in the wake of threats by Moscow to target UK and US military facilities following a decision by London and Washington to let Ukraine fire their missiles inside Russia. There was no clarity though on when the 2.5% level will be achieved. The UK says it currently spends around 2.3% of GDP on defence. Ukraine war latest: Follow live updates A spokesw…

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The UK will “set out a path” to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said, finally offering a timeframe for an announcement on the long-awaited hike after mounting criticism. Sir Keir Starmer gave the date during a phone call with Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, in the wake of threats by Moscow to target UK and US military facilities following a decision by London and Washington to let…

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Strategic review is likely to emphasise a military that can respond instantly to threats and attacks but the price tag is huge

Starmer says UK will 'set out a plan' to raise defence spending to 2.5%

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