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UK Defence spending

Coverage of UK Defence spending in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 13 · 19:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 5 · 23:01 UTC
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Dan Jarvisperson1Andy Burnhamperson1NATOorganization1national securitytopic1Keir Starmerperson1John Healeyperson1Al Cairnsperson1Tobias Ellwoodperson1Gavin Leeperson1FRANCE 24organization1Putinperson1Defence Select Committeeorganization1
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  • SECURITYJul 5 · 23:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending

    Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, has urged Andy Burnham to increase UK defence spending from 2030 to meet a NATO target requiring £25bn more annually by the mid-next decade. Jarvis expressed confidence that Burnham values national security as he advocates for funding, likely necessitating cuts in other areas.

  • SECURITYJun 13 · 19:00 UTCFRANCE 24
    UK Defence spending under scrutiny as former minister warns "Putin will be watching this carefully"

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized national safety upon taking office, but two defense ministers resigned, citing insufficient financial commitments to counter a Russian attack. The delayed British Defence Plan remains unpublicized, and a former Conservative MP discusses the situation with France 24.