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Defense Leaders Resign Over Spending

Defense Leaders Resign Over Spending

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Two top British defense officials resigned this week over disagreements with the Prime Minister’s stalled defense spending plan, warning it falls short of securing the nation in an uncertain global landscape. The outgoing Defense Secretary accused the Treasury of withholding critical funding, while the new appointee—formerly at the Home Office—vowed to boost military spending beyond Cold War levels, targeting 3% of GDP by 2030. With a key by-election looming and NATO summit approaching, the government faces mounting pressure to finalize its strategy amid internal divisions and political fallout.

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