UK to target 3% of GDP for defence spending

UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cut in international aid
The announcement comes ahead of a high-stakes meeting between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by cutting aid budget
Britain will raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target 3% in the longer term by cutting its overseas development budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday. "This government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War,
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The prime minister made the unexpected announcement to raise defence spending - and reduce foreign aid - after all European leaders faced pressure from the US president to increase support.
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Britain will aim to spend 3% of its GDP on defence in the next parliament, due to begin in 2029, and will help to fund that increased spending by cutting its aid budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday.
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British premier sets defense spending to rise 2.5% of GDP by 2027 by cutting aid budget
Under this increase, UK's aid budget will be reduced from 0.5% to 0.3% of GDP by 2027, with savings redirected to support defense investment - Anadolu Ajansı
Keir Starmer commits to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
The announcement comes as European countries scramble to bolster their collective defense as US President Donald Trump transforms American foreign policy, seemingly sidelining Europe as he looks to quickly end the war in Ukraine.
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