Sunak to challenge Nato countries to match 2.5pc defence spending
11 months ago

Sunak to challenge Nato countries to match 2.5pc defence spending

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak will use a summit to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO to lobby European countries to match Britain’s pledge to spend 2.5 per cent of national wealth on defence. “I will be arguing that, and I know that the Prime Minister feels strongly about it, when we go to the Nato 75th anniversary summit which is in Washington DC.” Mr Shapps defended plans to fund the increase in spending by cutting the civil service back to pre-Brexit levels, reducing the Whitehall headcount by 70,000. In February he claimed he would let Russia do “whatever the hell they want” to Nato members who fail to hit the Nato spending target of 2pc of GDP. Mr Sunak said on Tuesday that his 2030 pledge would be a “turning point in European security” which would see the continent take on more responsibility for its own security.

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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns
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3 days, 22 hours ago

NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

Daily Mail  

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, promising a 'devastating' response should Russia launch any attack on Poland or another member state. A Swedish artillery team fires a projectile from an Archer self-propelled Howitzer during the NATO 'Exercise Lightning Strike' on November 20, 2024 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk …

Former defence secretary and chancellor Philip Hammond warns that Brits are not ready for war
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Former defence secretary and chancellor Philip Hammond warns that Brits are not ready for war

Daily Mail  

Former Chancellor Philip Hammond has ridiculed the idea that young British men are ready to go to war should the Russian crisis deepen. Speaking on a podcast by investment bank Peel Hunt, Lord Hammond warned 'the repeated implied threat by Donald Trump to throw Europe to the mercy of the Kremlin will quite possibly involve us having to reorganise our …

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?
1 month ago

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?

Firstpost  

Facing pressure from US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the defence spending would be hiked to 2.5 per cent of the GDP by 2027, an increase of 0.2 per cent. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027. Standing up in …

Starmer commits to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 on eve of US trip
1 month ago

Starmer commits to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 on eve of US trip

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to US President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe’s security Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of …

U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027
1 month ago

U.K. to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027

The Hindu  

The U.K. government will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP during 2027 and maintain that level annually, up from the current level of 2.3%, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons on Tuesday. “I can announce that this government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War,” …

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the majority of Nato allies were predicted to …

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But even if there is an urgent push to boost spending, there is said to …

NATO boss Mark Rutte warns Britain it must break the bank for huge rises in defence spending - after Donald Trump's shock policy U-turns on Ukraine
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NATO boss Mark Rutte warns Britain it must break the bank for huge rises in defence spending - after Donald Trump's shock policy U-turns on Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Nato's Secretary General has warned Britain it must break the bank for huge rises in defence spending following the US’s policy U-turn on Ukraine. Responding to demands by Donald Trump for Europe to pay for its own security, Mark Rutte said members committing about 2 per cent of GDP should go to ‘north of 3 per cent’. Nato 's Secretary …

Defence Secretary John Healey STILL won't say when UK's military spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP - despite Trump demanding 5% and planning to abandon European allies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Defence Secretary John Healey STILL won't say when UK's military spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP - despite Trump demanding 5% and planning to abandon European allies

Daily Mail  

John Healey has repeatedly refused to say when the UK will increase its defence spending, despite Donald Trump's US planning to abandon its allies in Europe. The Defence Secretary was asked seven times if he would set out a timeline to Britain hitting a baseline of 2.5 per cent of GDP or more, but declined to do so, in an …

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately

Daily Mail  

America will no longer front the lion's share of aid to Ukraine, the Trump administration said today in a devastating blow to Kyiv that will pile pressure on Europe to fill the void. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington will 'no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship' with its allies, adding that 'Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future …

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

Hindustan Times  

* EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump NATO's Rutte and UK's Starmer to join Brussels talks * Focus on transatlantic ties, boosting European defences * Europe under pressure to rely less on US for protection * Leaders to talk capabilities, cooperation and funding By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, - European Union leaders gather on Monday to …

How much should Britain really be spending on defence?
2 months ago

How much should Britain really be spending on defence?

The Independent  

Pressure, domestic and external, is growing on the government to increase defence spending markedly. Yesterday, the secretary general of Nato, Mark Rutte, called for member states to push their target beyond the 2 per cent of GDP set back in 2006, in the light of far greater international challenges. The most ministers will offer is that the “path” to the …

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
2 months ago

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

New York Times  

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. for European NATO members Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. Poland Estonia Greece Bulgaria Romania Latvia Hungary 40% of G.D.P. 50% 60% Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. …

Germany open to sending troops for Ukraine buffer zone, says minister
2 months, 1 week ago

Germany open to sending troops for Ukraine buffer zone, says minister

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump wants members of the NATO military alliance to devote five percent of their national output to defence, a demand that has already been rejected as too high by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His remarks come as US President-elect Donald Trump pushes NATO members to allocate five percent of their national output to defence, a proposal dismissed …

Trump’s NATO vision spells trouble for the alliance
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s NATO vision spells trouble for the alliance

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump’s latest demands of America’s NATO partners—that they cede territory to the U.S. and spend more on defense than Washington itself does—risk undermining allies’ confidence and potentially emboldening adversaries. Low defense spending by Canada and European members of NATO has long angered Trump, who during his first term threatened to withdraw from the alliance if outlays didn’t increase. …

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. The transatlantic alliance's 32 countries in 2023 set a minimum level for defense spending of two percent of gross domestic product, and Russia's war in Ukraine has jolted NATO to strengthen its …

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump

Firstpost  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. Why are …

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
3 months, 1 week ago

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Hindustan Times  

By Andrius Sytas Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says TALLINN, - Estonia will propose that the leaders of the United Kingdom-led alliance of northern European NATO countries spend no less than 2.5% of GDP on defence in response to the threat from Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in July that he would increase …

What will it cost to defend Britain from a growing Russian threat?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What will it cost to defend Britain from a growing Russian threat?

The Independent  

New secretary general of Nato Mark Rutte has warned that Russia is preparing for “long-term confrontation. Rutte’s inaugural speech didn’t include a specific goal, but there are widespread reports that he’d like to see the target for defence spending among the 32 Nato member states raised from 2 per cent to 3 per cent, and he has even mentioned a …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'

Firstpost  

European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation are holding meetings to pitch an increase in the bloc’s target to 3 per cent at its annual summit next June North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief Mark Rutte has called for raising defence budget by respective member nations. Rutte has said that the alliance’s defence spending needs to be much bigger than …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments to ramp up defense spending. Rutte noted that defense spending has risen sharply in Europe, with 23 allies expected to reach …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

LA Times  

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Russia’s president wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments …

Trump says will 'absolutely' consider pulling US out of Nato if...
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump says will 'absolutely' consider pulling US out of Nato if...

Firstpost  

Trump’s reference to fairness pertains to the commitment made by Nato members to allocate at least 2 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product to defence spending US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull US out of Nato often. Nato members’ defence spending under scanner Trump’s reference to fairness pertains to the commitment made by Nato members to allocate …

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return
3 months, 3 weeks ago

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Lammy urged European Nato members to ramp up defence spending …

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first term in office, severely damaging trust. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defense cuts that began when …

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged members of the alliance to ramp up defence spending as countries brace for renewed pressure from United States President-elect Donald Trump. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defence …

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, front center, speaks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at a meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels this week. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, tackling a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first …

Amid Trump's criticism of Nato, Starmer under pressure to outline UK defence spending plan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid Trump's criticism of Nato, Starmer under pressure to outline UK defence spending plan

Firstpost  

Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, who has been a critic of Nato, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure from MPs over the failure to outline a plan to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure to outline …

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s defence review has been left in tatters
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s defence review has been left in tatters

The Telegraph  

Is Donald Trump committed to Nato? Trump has warned that Nato members who fail to spend 2pc of GDP on defence should not take American protection for granted – even in the event of a Russian invasion. According to reports earlier this year, Trump may also tell fellow Nato members that 3pc is the new minimum price to pay for …

Labour under growing pressure to firm up defence spending pledge as ministers AGAIN refuse to say whether they'll deliver 2.5% of GDP for Armed Forces within the next five years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Labour under growing pressure to firm up defence spending pledge as ministers AGAIN refuse to say whether they'll deliver 2.5% of GDP for Armed Forces within the next five years

Daily Mail  

Labour today came under fresh pressure to firm up their defence spending pledge in the wake of Donald Trump's US election victory. Defence Secretary John Healey said the Government had a 'cast-iron commitment' to spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence. Defence Secretary John Healey refused to say whether Labour would reach a target to spend 2.5% of GDP …

Labour is urged to hike British defence spending amid fears Donald Trump could pull out of NATO and slash support for UK-backed campaigns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Labour is urged to hike British defence spending amid fears Donald Trump could pull out of NATO and slash support for UK-backed campaigns

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's victory yesterday sparked a barrage of calls for a hike in UK defence spending amid fears the US could pull out of NATO. And new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rounded on Sir Keir Starmer over the issue during her first Prime Minister's Questions, challenging him to commit to hiking spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP. Labour will …

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, almost two thirds of it in the United States, and failing to invest enough in joint military projects, a landmark report on EU competitiveness warned on Monday. The 27 member states are also failing to make best use of Europe’s research and development capacities to modernize …

How countries rank by military spending
7 months ago

How countries rank by military spending

Live Mint  

TO ASSESS THE state of international affairs, a good rule of thumb is to follow the flow of money or weapons. Some of the biggest increases came from America’s NATO allies in Europe after a long period of low spending. This makes defence budgets comparable with America’s: pay is adjusted for wage differences and operating costs for general price levels. …

The six gaping holes in NATO's European defences that could allow Putin to strike: Alliance officials admit to huge failings, including lack of troops, ammo and long-range missiles
8 months ago

The six gaping holes in NATO's European defences that could allow Putin to strike: Alliance officials admit to huge failings, including lack of troops, ammo and long-range missiles

Daily Mail  

NATO officials have admitted to huge failings in its European defences that could allow Vladimir Putin to strike. British Army soldiers ride Challenger 2 tanks during Exercise Immediate Response as one component of NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024, in Poland, on May 15, 2024 A dozen military and civilian officials have revealed classified plans for the biggest overhaul in three …

Germany to do to Ukraine what a Trump White House might - cut military aid by half
8 months, 1 week ago

Germany to do to Ukraine what a Trump White House might - cut military aid by half

Firstpost  

Germany hopes Ukraine will be able to meet the bulk of its military needs with the $50 billion in loans from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets agreed by the Group of Seven, and that funds earmarked for armaments will not be fully used. Germany will halve military aid for Ukraine next year, even with the possibility that Republican candidate …

How much is each NATO country spending on its military in 2024?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How much is each NATO country spending on its military in 2024?

Al Jazeera  

The 32 members of the world’s most powerful military alliance will spend $1.47 trillion this year. On Wednesday, the world’s most powerful military alliance formally declared Ukraine was on an “irreversible” path to NATO membership and pledged to provide Kyiv with at least $43bn in military aid. In 2006, the alliance’s defence ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2 …

Labour aims to make Britain the leading European nation in Nato – but will Donald Trump care?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Labour aims to make Britain the leading European nation in Nato – but will Donald Trump care?

The Independent  

Sunak pledge now comes with the Starmer guarantee of delivery” is how new defence secretary John Healey describes the key deal at this summit, painting Britain as the leading European nation in Nato as questions are raised about future US support for the alliance. Donald Trump’s brooding presence looms over Nato’s 75th anniversary meeting in Washington, with his possible return …

Keir Starmer under pressure over defence spending ahead of first Nato summit as PM
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer under pressure over defence spending ahead of first Nato summit as PM

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to raise defence spending ahead …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A record more than 20 …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke affectionately of Stoltenberg, calling him “pal” and saying he wished that Stoltenberg, who has been NATO’s secretary …

Canada’s defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada’s defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Canada looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline by the end of the decade, Defense Minister Bill Blair said Friday, notably by boosting investment in the Arctic near its shared border with Russia as the region warms quickly because of climate change. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014, NATO allies agreed to halt budget …

Nato prepares to face Russia—and problems of its own
11 months ago

Nato prepares to face Russia—and problems of its own

Live Mint  

ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia—NATO troops from 14 nations amassed last month in a wooded area here to take part in the alliance’s biggest military exercise since the Cold War. “The integration of all the countries is a challenge," said Canadian Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Cox, who helped lead Exercise Crystal Arrow, the Latvian portion of the NATO maneuvers, which include …

How Rishi Sunak's £75 billion defence spending pledge will fire up Britain's forces: Biggest boost in a generation will see MORE servicemen, MORE Typhoons flying - and the Army, Navy and RAF all bolst
11 months ago

How Rishi Sunak's £75 billion defence spending pledge will fire up Britain's forces: Biggest boost in a generation will see MORE servicemen, MORE Typhoons flying - and the Army, Navy and RAF all bolst

Daily Mail  

Troop numbers should be boosted and Typhoon fighter jets kept flying with the extra defence spending announced by the Prime Minister yesterday, senior defence figures say. Rishi Sunak promised an additional £75billion in military funds over the next six years Mr Heappey, who backed the Mail's Don't Leave Britain Defenceless campaign after leaving office, welcomed the opportunities the investment would …

Sunak blocks Nato chief from answering reporter’s question about new defence spending pledge
11 months ago

Sunak blocks Nato chief from answering reporter’s question about new defence spending pledge

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During a joint press conference in Warsaw with Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg, the prime minister …

Britain to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, Rishi Sunak announces
11 months ago

Britain to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, Rishi Sunak announces

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has promised to boost Britain’s defence spending to 2.5 …

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