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UK running out of time to boost defense as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed due to government budget disputes, with military chief Richard Knighton warning of rising Russian threats. Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP but faces criticism for not following through, while a £28 billion funding shortfall over four years is cited as a cause for delays.
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