- Nato now puts UK 2025 defence spend at 2.31% of GDP (down from 2.4%)
- UK is below Nato averages and behind many allies, despite pledges of 2.6% by 2027 and 3.5% by 2035
- Analysts say voters may not care much, but capability is squeezed by cuts and nuclear costs
A report published by Nato has revised its previous forecasts for UK defence spending in 2025 to 2.31% of its GDP, in the latest credi...
The downward revision in the UK's projected defence spending raises questions about its commitment and ability to meet Nato commitments, particularly given criticism from the US regarding the UK's inability to sustain a warfighting division deployment and naval collapse. The analysis suggests that reaching the committed targets may require challenging the status quo of giving more money to older demographics, including pensioners, and protecting the so-called Triple Lock. It is important to cons...
