UK Defense Plan Shows £4.7 Billion Spending Gap

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the next UK budget can cover a £4.7 billion ($6.2 billion) shortfall identified in the defense investment plan released Tuesday. The plan details additional spending required for military equipment and operations over the coming years.

Starmer stated that officials expect to accommodate the gap without major changes to other government programs. The defense investment plan was published on Tuesday and sets out funding requirements across multiple military branches.

Treasury officials will incorporate the defense figures into the broader budget process scheduled for later this year. The government has not yet released details on how the additional spending will be allocated across specific programs.