UK defence boost: Starmer sets out spending plan ahead of NATO summit

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UK defence boost: Starmer sets out spending plan ahead of NATO summit

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Britain has unveiled a four-year defence investment plan worth nearly $20bn to strengthen deterrence and reach 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Funding will expand nuclear capabilities, procure 12 F-35A jets and long‑range missiles, and back UK‑developed unmanned vessels to guard vulnerable subsea communications cables. NATO chief Mark Rutte called it a “good step”, yet spending is forecast at 2.7% next year, below the pledge. The plan follows delays and two defence ministers’ resignations. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Plymouth, UK. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UKDefence #DefenceSpending #KeirStarmer #NATOSummit #Deterrence #UnmannedSurfaceVessel #SubseaCables #Plymouth #ACUAOcean #F35A #AlJazeeraEnglish

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