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UK to RAMP UP Defense Spending: A Bold Call for NATO Unity
— During a military visit in Poland, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a significant increase in the UK’s defense budget. By 2030, spending is set to rise from just over 2% of GDP to 2.5%. Sunak described this boost as essential in what he termed “the most dangerous global climate since the Cold War,” calling it a "generational investment.
The next day, UK leaders pressed other NATO members to also raise their defense budgets. This push aligns with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s long-standing demand that NATO countries up their contributions for collective security. UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps voiced strong support for this initiative at an upcoming NATO summit in Washington DC.
Some critics question whether many nations will achieve these elevated spending targets without an actual attack on the alliance. Nonetheless, NATO has recognized that Trump’s firm stance on member contributions has significantly bolstered the alliance’s strength and capabilities.
At a Warsaw press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Sunak discussed his commitment to supporting Ukraine and enhancing military cooperation within the alliance. This strategy represents a major policy shift aimed at strengthening Western defenses against escalating global threats.
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