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UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

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.

Reuters · 5h

UK to target 3% of GDP for defence spending, to cut aid budget

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.

Sky · 3h

UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - as Starmer hits out at 'tyrant' Putin

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.

British PM Starmer set to raise defence spending - Sun

The Associated Press on MSN · 4h

Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027

Reuters on MSN · 3h

British PM Starmer set to raise defence spending - The Sun

Britain's Keir Starmer will set out a timeline to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, The Sun newspaper reported on Tuesday, a day before the prime minister travels to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

UK Prime Minister Commits to Increase in Defense Spending Ahead of Trump Meeting

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the country's defense spending will increase to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027. He announced the £13.4 billion ($17 billion) uplift just days ahead of a meeting with U.

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UK Prime Minister Announces Increase in Defense Spending Ahead of Trump Meeting

Daniel Orton is an editor on the live news team at Newsweek, based in London, U.K. He was previously a video news editor at ...

Philippine, Japan ministers agree to further enhance defence partnership

Japan and the Philippines agreed on Monday to further deepen defence ties in the face of an "increasingly severe" security ...

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Singapore names new Chief of Army

SINGAPORE: Brigadier-General (BG) Cai Dexian will become Singapore's new Chief of Army on Mar 21, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on Tuesday (Feb 25). He takes over from Major-General (MG) ...

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UK PM boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer on Tuesday, said he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and ...

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Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

Russia and Indonesia took steps on Tuesday to strengthen their defense ties with a meeting between a top Russian security ...

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Saudi defence minister, U.S. defense secretary discuss cooperation in Washington

Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed on Monday with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in ...

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Defence Minister confers 32 gallantry, distinguished service & meritorious service medals to ICG personnel

A total of 32 medals were presented for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, recognising the personnel's exemplary service, ...

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