Outgoing UK PM Starmer Announces ‘Record’ Defense Spending

Outgoing UK PM Starmer announced a record £300 billion defense investment plan through 2030 to modernize Britain’s armed forces amid rising global threats, including Russia. The plan includes an additional £15 billion in funding and major expansion of drones, autonomous systems, and hybrid naval vessels. Officials state the strategy aims to transform military capabilities, though critics argue the funding is insufficient.