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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

UK defence funding under fire as plan stalls and gaps widen

Critics say complacency on defence funding is harming the UK armed forces as ministers stall on a long-delayed 10-year investment plan amid a £28bn funding shortfall; the Strategic Defence Review highlighted gaps, the army is depleted, and NATO spending targets show Britain lagging behind allies, with Labour pledging to lift spending to 2.5% of GDP next year and toward 3.5% by 2035 amid growing security threats from Russia, Iran, and China.

via BBC|

#defence-spending #funding-shortfall #nato

defence1 month ago•5 min saved

Britain's Armed Forces Shrink as Spending Debates Intensify

Former NATO chief Lord Robertson warns UK security is in peril as the armed forces shrink since 1990, with the army down from 153,000 regulars to about 74,000, reservists reduced, the navy and RAF reduced in major assets, and drones becoming part of defence. The government pledges the largest defence spending increase since the Cold War and NATO targets, but critics point to procurement delays and question whether spending will keep pace with new threats.

via BBC|

#defence #defence-spending #military-size

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Ex-NATO chief warns Britain’s security is in peril as defence plan stalls

Former NATO secretary-general Lord George Robertson warns Britain's security is 'in peril' and accuses non-military Treasury experts of 'vandalism' as the government delays the 10-year defence investment plan tied to the Strategic Defence Review; with more than £270bn promised, he argues the country is underprepared, underinsured and under threat, and says defence cannot be funded by an expanding welfare budget, while PM Keir Starmer says the plan is on his desk and being finalised.

via BBC|

#defence-spending #george-robertson #national-security

world11 months ago•6 min saved

UK boosts military ambitions amid mounting defense costs

The UK announced a comprehensive defense upgrade in response to increased threats from Russia and China, including investments in nuclear warheads, submarines, and advanced technology, with costs estimated at over 67 billion pounds through the late 2030s, raising questions about funding and potential tax increases.

via Al Jazeera|

#defense-budget #military-spending #nuclear-submarines

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Healey predicts UK will allocate 3% of GDP to defense by 2034

UK Defence Secretary John Healey expects the country's defence spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2034, with the government planning a strategic review to outline future military priorities, including increased investment in digital and unmanned weaponry, amid discussions of NATO allies increasing their collective defence budgets.

via BBC|

#defence-spending #gdp #military-technology

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

UK Enhances Armed Forces Amid 'Deadly Quartet' Threats

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a "Strategic Defence Review" to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, following a NATO summit. The review, led by former defence secretary George Robertson, aims to address urgent threats and modernize the UK's defence strategy, including support for Ukraine and maintaining the nuclear deterrent. This move counters Conservative Party criticisms of Labour's defence commitment.

via Hindustan Times|

#defence-spending #keir-starmer #nato