British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with plans to reach 3% of GDP after the parliament's term ends in 2029.
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The U.K. aims to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starting in 2027, the UK will spend £13.4 billion ($17 billion) yearly on security needs
After the end of the parliament's term in 2029, it is expected to reach 3% of GDP
It is the largest sustained increase in British defense spending since the end of the Cold War
UK to spend 2.5% of GDP on defense by 2027, goal of 3% after next election
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