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The United Kingdom announces an increase in military spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2027, and 3% by 2034 at

2020s European re-armament — The United Kingdom announces an increase in military spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2027, and 3% by 2034 at the latest. The move comes just before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is

Published February 25, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2020s European re-armament.

The United Kingdom announces an increase in military spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2027, and 3% by 2034 at the latest. The move comes just before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Washington, D.C. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/uk-defense-spending-starmer.html ( The New York Times )]

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