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Starmer Pledges 5% Defence Spending by 2035 at NATO Summit. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to pledge a 5% increase in UK defence and security spending by 2035 at the NATO summit. The commitment includes 3.5% for core defence and 1.5% for resilience and security. This marks a significant rise from the current 2% NATO target and the UK’s previous goal of 2.5% by 2027. Starmer’s pledge aligns with demands from US President Donald Trump for NATO members to contribute more to European defence. The pledge aims to deepen the UK’s commitment to NATO and boost investment in national security. The target for resilience and security spending is set to reach 1.5% of GDP by 2027. Details on what qualifies for the 5% target will be discussed at the NATO summit, likely including energy and border security. Full implementation of the 3.5% core defence spending is expected by 2035, a decade after Starmer’s pledge. Critics argue the increased spending target is unfunded and too far off, given the current global security threats. The NATO summit takes place amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, further influencing the UK’s defence strategy.
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