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Britain's Defense Spending Blueprint Through 2030 Comes in $17B Light

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A much-delayed "landmark" plan to boost U.K. defense came in for across-the-board criticism for being inadequate and relying on cuts to other budgets.

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Its priorities include drones, AI applied to the military, long-range weaponry or increased stockpiles of ammunition.

The UK Government's decision to finance an increase in defense spending by cutting other investment budgets is "indefensible", according to Adam Price. The Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy told Parliament on Wednesday that the decision puts "important social infrastructure" at risk. "It's extremely unfair and a short-term policy when you look at the other options," he said.

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Libertad Digital broke the news on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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