UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a significant increase in defence spending, committing an additional £75 billion over the next six years to enhance the nation's military capabilities, including £10bn to stockpile munitions and focus on next-gen laser weapons. This strategic move, made in an election year, aims to address the growing global threats and put Britain on a 'war footing'. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps emphasized the necessity of this increase, urging all NATO countries to boost their defence spending to 2.5% of their GDP to meet the demands of a 'more dangerous world'. The increased funding will also support Ukraine and focus on modernizing the armed forces.
When I set out my priorities as Defence Secretary I declared the era of the peace dividend over. Since then @RishiSunak and I have kept that promise with new funding that rises to the moment - empowering our Armed Forces to deter our enemies, lead our allies & defend our nation. https://t.co/t2EKvsfSTq
The incredible men and women across the Ministry of Defence that I briefed yesterday will now have record amounts of funding to defend our nation. £75bn more to empower them to put industry on a war footing, modernise our Armed Forces and support Ukraine. https://t.co/QtuJ4gCOkZ
‘If we are in this Cold War scenario, I just don’t think 2.5% is going to cut it.’ Defence Analyst, Chris Newton, argues that the army will still be 'underfunded' despite Sunak's plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. https://t.co/M6UgL915KV
Grant Shapps, the UK defence secretary speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, aimed the barb at his American colleagues after the Senate approved a $61bn military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday night, said: “I was relieved to see the US Congress finally pass their… https://t.co/eLJIxyx9ZD
ANALYSIS: Rishi Sunak had two tasks on his European dash, and he’ll be returning home pleased with his wins. But on the election play, his brim could quickly disappear in locals. What’s he up to? I go thru defence spend numbers here & politics at play… https://t.co/HJnNolZywJ
Why does the 2.5% spending on Defence (increase to £75bn) matter? @grantshapps explains today... https://t.co/XYeKHoac65
'It's very clear the international environment is changing' The government’s plans to ramp up defence spending won't affect its ability to cut taxes, @RishiSunak says, adding that bolstering the UK's defence is a priority https://t.co/8JmTqXx3ys https://t.co/dcJz8aMl4K
Hoping @TheIFS will look at Sunak's defence pledge - suspect not much of a spending choice has been made at all. Interesting political question: is this driven by the election or party management? Labour's analysis is Sunak's judgement has become seriously blurred on this point.
“The world is a more dangerous place. The threat from Russia is very real and we need to do something about it.” Defence analyst Col. Stuart Crawford explains why Rishi Sunak has committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence in an election year. @jjanisiobi https://t.co/dqd4tI4ooY
"We increasingly need our armed forces" . Defence Secretary @GrantShapps delivers a statement in the Commons following yesterday's announcement to commit a further £75bn to defence spending over the next six years. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 https://t.co/aqPnOAxasI
‘In an increasingly dangerous world, the Prime Minister was able to announce his plan for the largest strengthening of defence spending in a generation.’ Oliver Dowden celebrates Sunak's plans to increase defence spending. https://t.co/TuL8AiXFEg
All Nato countries should boost their defence spending to 2.5% of their GDP to meet the demands of a “more dangerous world”, defence secretary Grant Shapps says 👇 https://t.co/bJ7YEqmvlT
The UK and its allies are facing multiple and varying threats globally. As I said on @SkyNews this morning, defence spending is not discretionary spending. The increase that Prime Minister @RishiSunak announced yesterday is therefore necessary and timely. https://t.co/srsxIV19B3
Threats to global peace are growing. Our Armed Forces must be able to fight and win against any enemy. That’s why we’ve increased defence spending by an unprecedented £75bn over the next 6 years. 📰Read my article on today’s Daily Mail: https://t.co/6Zybs51ajw
All Nato nations should match UK’s defence spending target, says Shapps https://t.co/VRW9sfWv2d
The Prime Minister has announced a £75bn increase in defence spending by 2030 to put Britain on a "war footing". Do you back extra spending on the military? And tell us why. 📞0344 499 1000 @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/iW5FmwIpPA
My analysis on how Rishi Sunak's 'landmark' defence pledge (from importance of gov pledging £10bn to stockpile munitions to focusing on next-gen laser weapons): https://t.co/hQDPQ5tNL6