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UK hikes defence spending to 2.5% amid Trump pressure

11 min • 25 februari 2025

On the eve of his trip to Washington, Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a multi-billion-pound boost to UK defence spending, addressing rising threats from Russia and growing pressure from Donald Trump for Nato allies to contribute more. Military analyst Hamish de Bretton-Gordon breaks down what this means for Britain, Europe, and the future of global security.


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