Maidenhead, United Kingdom, June 30, 2026 (AFP) - Starmer boosts budget to modernise UK military before exit

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2026-06-30

Britain plans to spend almost £300 billion ($397 billion) over the next four years to modernise its armed forces to counter rising threats, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday. More drones, uncrewed vehicles and an upgrade to the UK's nuclear deterrent form part of Starmer's long-awaited 10-year Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which he described as his "legacy". The proposals see an extra £15 billion being pumped into defence sp......

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