British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a significant increase in defense spending, the largest since the Cold War, emphasizing the need for the UK to be prepared for possible conflict in Europe, particularly regarding Russia's actions. The 2025 Strategic Defence Review outlines a shift toward 'war-fighting readiness,' echoing similar moves by NATO allies Poland and Germany, which have also increased their military budgets in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. This collective shift underscores a change in military strategies across Europe in light of evolving security threats.
The threat we face is more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War.
Starmer vowed to create 'a battle-ready, armor-clad nation' to confront the serious threat posed by Russia.
Poland has boosted its defense spending from 2.7% to 4.2% of GDP in 2024, escalating to 4.7% in 2025.
The transformation in Germany's military thinking from just a few years ago is 'quite remarkable,' according to Malcolm Chalmers of RUSI.
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