During his recent visit to Poland, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a significant boost in the United Kingdom’s defense budget, aiming to increase spending to 2.5 percent of the GDP—approximately 87 billion pounds ($108 billion) annually by 2030. This move, described by Sunak as “the biggest strengthening of national defense for a generation,” underscores the UK’s commitment to enhancing its military capabilities.
The decision to escalate defense expenditure follows closely on the heels of Sunak’s commitment to intensify the UK’s military support for Ukraine. The Prime Minister pledged an additional 500 million pounds, bringing the total UK contribution to Ukraine’s military efforts to 3 billion pounds for the current financial year. This increase in funding and support highlights the UK’s strategic focus on bolstering its defense infrastructure and extending its geopolitical influence amidst ongoing global tensions.
