Event Brief
Britain needs to step up defence spending faster
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: PM Starmer calls for raising the defence budget to 3% of GDP, costing an additional $29.8 billion.
WHO: PM Starmer
WHAT: Calls for increased defence spending
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: To enhance national security
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