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Labour Plans Major Defence Spending Increase by 2035

11/25/2025

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The Labour Party, led by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to raise defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 and 3.5% by 2035.
Keir Starmer appointed George Robertson, former NATO secretary-general, to head the Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
Six months after the SDR, industry leaders warn of unclear government investment plans.
The defense investment plan is due after the fall budget.

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Story summary

The Labour Party, led by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to raise defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 and 3.5% by 2035.
Keir Starmer appointed George Robertson, former NATO secretary-general, to head the Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
Six months after the SDR, industry leaders warn of unclear government investment plans.
The defense investment plan is due after the fall budget.