UK Military Spending Skyrockets | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a historic 27% defense spending surge by 2030, the biggest military expansion since the Cold War, aiming to position the UK as Europe’s top military power. With £15 billion over four years and total spending nearing £300 billion, the plan prioritizes drones, autonomous systems, and next-gen stealth fighters — including a £5 billion drone investment, the largest in British military history. The Royal Navy will launch a “Hybrid Fleet,” while the Army and Air Force get new unmanned tech. A £2.1 billion Defense Innovation Fund will accelerate tech…