“We will raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, and set the ambition to hit 3% in the next Parliament, subject to economic and fiscal conditions.”

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The “at least” six new UK weapons factories come as the Strategic Defence Review recommends the creation of an ‘always-on’ production capacity to sustain priority munitions.

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The first completed units are expected to roll off the line in June 2026.

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Thousands of military families across the UK are set to benefit from over £1.5 billion in new funding for Armed Forces housing, as part of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR).

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A record 51 UK and international firms took part in the fifth UK-Ukraine trade mission in Kyiv this week—the largest British-led delegation to Ukraine to date—deepening defence cooperation and reinforcing multinational support for Ukraine.

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The UK is stepping up efforts to boost military mobility across Europe, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard citing Exercise Hedgehog as a live demonstration of Britain’s commitment to NATO’s eastern flank.

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The Ministry of Defence has clarified that the newly announced Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the European Union does not grant additional oversight or powers to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over British defence matters—either in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to expand Combined Cadet Forces (CCFs) in state schools as part of a broader effort to improve youth development and opportunity.

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The UK has announced £1bn for the “Digital Targeting Web” and the establishment of a dedicated Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, as part of the Strategic Defence Review.

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