UK Plans Major Defence Overhaul as Starmer Unveils Bold Spending and Submarine Boost

Keir Starmer is pushing for a massive UK military upgrade, proposing to lift defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and possibly 3% later. His plan calls for a bigger submarine fleet, new munitions factories, and faster shipbuilding—sparking debate over costs and political will as critics highlight funding uncertainties.

3 June 2025