5 things to know about the UK’s new defence spending plan.
30 June 2026
The UK’s much-delayed Defence Investment Plan became a political headache for Keir Starmer’s government and disappointed industry and Britain’s allies.
Even after revisions, the final document published Tuesday, aimed at preparing the country for growing strategic challenges. still leaves Britain short of its NATO spending goals.
Even after revisions, the final document published Tuesday, aimed at preparing the country for growing strategic challenges. still leaves Britain short of its NATO spending goals.