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The government has confirmed it will reach a target of spending 3.5% of GDP on defense by 2035. Former senior army generals have criticized the government, warning that current policies leave Britain unprepared for conflict and risk emboldening Russia.
The defense commitment was outlined ahead of the next spending review. Military figures accused the government of dragging its feet on necessary defense expenditures.
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“And at the spending review next year, I confirm that I will set out the details of how we will meet our NATO commitment to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence. Well, I could have told you this, but former senior army generals have warned Labour is leaving Britain unprepared for war and accusing the government of dragging its feet on defence spending and risking emboldening Russia.”