Policy paper

Defending Britain

Defending Britain sets out the Government's new commitment on defence spending

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Defending Britain: leading in a more dangerous world’ sets out the Government’s new commitment to increase spending on defence, reaching 2.5% of GDP in 2030. It fulfils the aspiration set out in the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, investing in our national security and prosperity, and ensuring we are well-placed to defend our people, bolster our alliances and deter our adversaries.

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Published 23 April 2024

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