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UK Will Be Forced to Increase Defence Spending to 3.5% to Keep US on Side: Report
- The UK government is expected to commit to raising its defence budget to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 to secure continued support from the United States.
- This shift from the previous 3% GDP target responds to NATO's push and US pressure for higher military expenditures amid global threats.
- The broader defence spending, including intelligence and infrastructure, could rise to 5% as allies prepare for a June summit in The Hague.
- A defence source confirmed the 3.5% target is "without a doubt," reflecting fears the UK risks losing leadership in NATO without this commitment.
- The spending increase highlights political challenges, as the prime minister must reconcile defence funding with domestic priorities like welfare programs.
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Britain announces boost on defence spending - ABC listen
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed aside questions over whether Australia should follow the United Kingdom and announce a major increase on defence spending, amid growing pressure from the United States. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched an overhaul of the UK's military plans this week, making a range of commitments while promising to grow defence spending to three per cent of GDP.
Britain 'to commit to spending 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence' within the next decade as NATO hike targets
Britain will be forced to commit to spending 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence within the next decade as NATO hike their targets next month, LBC's been told.
UK 'will be forced' to hike defence spending to 3.5% to keep Donald Trump onside - The Mirror
Keir Starmer yesterday reiterated his commitment to get defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - and he said his 'ambition' to hit 3% would be reached in the next Parliament
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