UK Chancellor John Healey committed to spending 3% of GDP on defense by 2030 and said the Defence Investment Plan would be fully funded. He indicated the money would come from cuts to other priorities but declined to say where it would be found.
WHO:UK Chancellor John Healey
WHAT:Healey committed the UK to spending 3% of GDP on defense by 2030 and said its Defence Investment Plan would be fully funded.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Healey said the Defence Investment Plan would be funded through cuts to other priorities.
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