
UK Prime Minister Commits to Boost Defense Spending to 2.5% GDP by 2027
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, reallocating funds by reducing overseas development aid.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, reallocating funds by reducing overseas development aid.
European leaders urge increased defense budgets while facing divisions on deploying peacekeepers to support Ukraine amidst ongoing peace negotiations.
Defense ministers from the European Five (E5) met in Poland to discuss strengthening Europe\’s arms industry and increasing defense spending, emphasizing the need for swift action to bolster security.
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te has called for increasing the region’s ‘defense’ budget amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, sparking debate over the impact on cross-strait relations.
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te calls for increased defense spending amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, urging preparedness in times of peace.