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Published 30 June 2026 · europe
Britain has unveiled a four-year defence investment plan worth nearly $20bn to strengthen deterrence and reach 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Funding will expand nuclear
Britain has unveiled a four-year defence investment plan worth nearly $20bn to strengthen deterrence and reach 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Funding will expand nuclear capabilities, procure 12 F-35A jets and long‑range missiles, and back UK‑developed unmanned vessels to guard vulnerable subsea communications cables. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Plymouth, UK. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 1, 2026 • 4:34 AM IST · Updated: July 1, 2026 • 5:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Britain has unveiled a four-year defence investment plan worth nearly $20bn to strengthen deterrence and reach 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Funding will expand nuclear capabilities, procure 12 F-35A jets and long‑range missiles, and back UK‑developed unmanned vessels to guard vulnerable subsea communications cables.
Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Plymouth, UK.
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