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UK government unveils £15bn hike in defence spending

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Tuesday 30 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - The British government is to ramp up investment in drones and strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent as part of a £15bn hike in defence spending, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Speaking at Malloy Aeronautics, outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer said the long-delayed defence investment plan (DIP) would prioritise...

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