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UK PM pledges near $105B defense budget by 2029
Filed: Jun 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: The UK Prime Minister pledged a near-$105B defense budget by 2029 alongside a £8.6B Defence Investment Plan.
WHO: UK Prime Minister
WHAT: Pledged a near-$105B defense budget by 2029 and a £8.6B Defence Investment Plan
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 9:43 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To fund the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan and renew commitments including sixth-generation fighter jet development under GCAP.
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