UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

Alex Graur

LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday (Feb 25) he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027 and target a 3 per cent level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to US President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe's security. On the eve of his departure to meet Trump in Washington, Starmer told parliament he was bringing the increase in defence spending forward to offer Europe more support as the US spearheads peace talks with Russia over its

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UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 26.02.2025 02:49
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