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US Urges UK to Increase Defense Spending to 3%

5/21/2025

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The Trump administration is pressing Britain to boost its defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029, a move that comes much sooner than anticipated. U.S. officials deem the UK's current 2.3% inadequate, even as Britain plans to reach 2.5% by 2027. This call could reshape European defense funding standards.

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The Trump administration is pressing Britain to boost its defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029, a move that comes much sooner than anticipated. U.S. officials deem the UK's current 2.3% inadequate, even as Britain plans to reach 2.5% by 2027. This call could reshape European defense funding standards.