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2026-02-17 09:05:07
[British Prime Minister Says He Will "Accelerate" Achieving 3% of GDP Defence Spending Target] British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on the 16th that the UK will "accelerate" its goal of achieving 3% of GDP in defense spending. According to Sky News, Starmer said that UK defense spending also depends on "coordination and cooperation with like-minded countries, especially European countries." Last year, the UK announced that it would increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and to 3% by 2029. (Xinhua)
