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Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money
Britain's defense plan emphasizes drones and uncrewed systems amid funding disputes between military leaders and the Treasury. The government aims to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, but faces challenges balancing military officials' budget requests with fiscal constraints. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned, criticizing insufficient funding to address rising threats.
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