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The Guardian
Minister urges Burnham to clarify defence spending goal
The new UK Defence Secretary, Dan Jarvis, has emphasized the importance of increasing defense spending to meet NATO's 3.5% of GDP target, with a plan to secure an additional £25 billion annually by the mid-2030s. He has called on political leaders, including Andy Burnham, to demonstrate a clear funding trajectory and committed to honoring defense pledges during upcoming international summits. Jarvis has secured an extra £15 billion for defense up to 2030 as part of a £298 billion investment plan, despite ongoing challenges related to funding gaps and budget reallocations.
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