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UK Boosts Defense Spending Amid Global Security Demands

2/14/2026

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British Defense Minister John Healey announced on February 10, 2026 that Britain's spending on long-range and hypersonic weapons will exceed £400 million ($545 million) this financial year.
Healey linked the rise to joint missile development with France, Germany, and Italy and to Ukraine's demand for long-range weapons.
Healey plans to raise defense spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027.
He will attend bilateral meetings at the Munich Security Conference.

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British Defense Minister John Healey announced on February 10, 2026 that Britain's spending on long-range and hypersonic weapons will exceed £400 million ($545 million) this financial year.
Healey linked the rise to joint missile development with France, Germany, and Italy and to Ukraine's demand for long-range weapons.
Healey plans to raise defense spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027.
He will attend bilateral meetings at the Munich Security Conference.