UK Defense Chief Says Budget Increase Insufficient Despite Planned Rise to 2.6% of GDP
Published on: Jan. 13, 2026, 12:43 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
UK's Chief of Defence Staff Richard Knighton warned Parliament that planned defense spending increases to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 remain insufficient to meet current commitments and new investment promises. The Ministry of Defence faces a reported £28 billion shortfall over four years, requiring difficult trade-offs including program delays and staff reductions. The long-term defense investment plan has been delayed from December due to funding concerns, with no new publication date set.
