The UK is set to spend 2.5% of its gross national income on defense starting in 2027 Increasing military spending will strengthen the economy and make British citizens wealthier, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed. The UK government has committed to raising defense expenditures within several years, citing both security and economic benefits. Under the new strategy, the British defense budget will see a gradual increase over the next three years, from the current 2.3% to 2.5% of the