New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- In a major policy shift, the United Kingdom has announced plans to increase its defense spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2027, with a long-term goal of reaching 3% in the following years. This decision focusses the UK's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities in response to evolving global security challenges.

In a major policy shift, the United Kingdom has announced plans to increase its defense spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2027, with a long-term goal of reaching 3% in the following years. This decision focusses the UK's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities in response to evolving global security challenges.

Funding the Defense Augmentation

To fund this increase, Prime Minister Keir...