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UK commits to 3 percent GDP on defense by 2030, new investment partnerships with industry

Breaking Defense28 October 2026, 16:43 UTCUnited Kingdom

Chancellor John Healey said that the UK’s recent Defence Investment Plan would be “fully” funded, indicating the money for defense would come from cuts to other priorities.

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