The UK government announced a significant increase in military spending, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating the budget will reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2034. This increase, amounting to an additional £13.4 billion annually, will be financed through cuts to international development aid. Starmer underscored the necessity of this change citing the evolving global security landscape and reaffirmed NATO's importance amidst discussions of European autonomy in defense strategy, particularly in light of demands from U.S. President Trump for increased defense contributions from European allies.
Britain announced an increase in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2034, reorienting defense priorities amidst global security challenges.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for a robust defense budget, stating, 'a generational challenge demands a generational response,' reflecting the urgency of national security.
Starmer's plan will cut overseas development aid funding from 0.5% to 0.3% of GDP, a decision he acknowledges may be controversial but necessary for defense expenditure.
The move underscores Britain's commitment to NATO and the trans-Atlantic alliance, directly addressing previous criticisms from U.S. President Trump about European defense spending.
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