UK Chancellor John Healey committed to raising defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. He said the recent Defence Investment Plan would be fully funded, indicating the money would come from cuts to other priorities; Politico Europe reported he declined to say where he would find the funds.
WHO:UK Chancellor John Healey
WHAT:John Healey committed the UK to spending 3% of GDP on defense by 2030.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 12:43 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The stated objective is to increase UK defense spending to 3% of GDP.
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