UK promises billions more for defence to counter threats from "axis of authoritarian states"
WORLD 28 April 2024 - 17:12
UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised billions more for defence to counter threats from "an axis of authoritarian states".
The prime minister said UK military spending would rise to 2.5 per cent of national income by 2030, in a move that hardens a previous spending pledge, according to BBC.
He stressed the UK was "not on the brink of war" but claimed the extra money would put the country's defence industry "on a war footing".
Labour is also committed to a 2.5 per cent target, when economic conditions allow.
Making the defence announcement during a visit to Poland, Mr Sunak said the UK was facing the most dangerous international environment since the days of the Cold War between the West and the former Soviet Union.
The investment was required because the UK was facing an "axis of authoritarian states with different values to ours," including Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China, he said.
These countries, he argued, were showing a "new assertiveness" and were increasingly working together.
It represents a significant increase in UK defence spending, but it will not change the size of the UK armed forces or reverse cuts to the size of the army.
Caliber.Az
1
|
Potential breakthrough in Azerbaijan-Armenia relations Crucial Almaty peace talks
10 May 2024 - 13:15
|
2
|
Armenian priest willing to come to power intensifies activity demanding to oust Armenian PM
12 May 2024 - 17:06
|
3
|
Azerbaijani and Armenian FMs' Almaty talks - a big step towards a peace deal? Foreign experts weigh in
12 May 2024 - 11:48
|
4
|
Azerbaijan's pivot toward Central Asia Interregional interaction
11 May 2024 - 09:17
|
5
|
Unpacking the ongoing protest & its political implications Armenia at a crossroads
10 May 2024 - 17:57
|
ANAMA demining report: Progress & discoveries in liberated territories
13 May 2024 - 15:21
Türkiye’s growing defence industry despite tensions with the West
Phoenix is rising13 May 2024 - 15:06
Tehran says ready to change its nuclear doctrine
13 May 2024 - 14:52
Balancing CSTO/EAEU against EU/NATO integration
Armenia at Crossroads13 May 2024 - 14:38
At least 19 Belgorod residents killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks
Governor says13 May 2024 - 14:24
Georgian opposition holds meeting with European emissaries
13 May 2024 - 14:10
Azerbaijani president approves unified register for small & medium-sized businesses
Presidential decree13 May 2024 - 13:56
Türkiye unveils BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle with integrated weapon system
PHOTO/VIDEO13 May 2024 - 13:42
Russian peacekeepers continue withdrawal from Azerbaijan, equipment seen leaving Khojaly
13 May 2024 - 13:35
Western Azerbaijan Community: French political circles continue their provocative actions
13 May 2024 - 13:28
Azerbaijan starts revival of two more villages in Zangezur
PHOTO/VIDEO13 May 2024 - 13:15
Hezbollah attacks Israeli positions with new heavy rockets
VIDEO13 May 2024 - 13:01
Media: Indian cargo may pass through Azerbaijan
13 May 2024 - 12:47
China wades into Iran-Pakistan mediation, eyes infrastructure projects
13 May 2024 - 12:33
OSCE chairman to pay visit to Baku, vows support for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
13 May 2024 - 12:24
Official: Baku, Riga mutual investments exceed $330 million
13 May 2024 - 12:19
Azerbaijan appoints new deputy defence minister
13 May 2024 - 12:05
Armenian police apprehends over 150 revanchists in Yerevan rally
UPDATED13 May 2024 - 11:59
Record heatwave claims lives of 27 people in Mexico
13 May 2024 - 11:51
Death toll from Israeli military operation in Gaza exceeds 34,900 — health ministry
13 May 2024 - 11:37
Armenia's CSTO withdrawal: A strategic move or political maneuvering?
Tug of war between alliances, economic realities13 May 2024 - 11:23
US State Department: No suspension of high-payload weapons supply to Israel
13 May 2024 - 11:09
Georgian police detain organiser of protests in Tbilisi
13 May 2024 - 10:55
Azerbaijan eager for global cooperation in tackling climate change under COP29
13 May 2024 - 10:27
Georgian parliament's legal committee votes in favor of Agents’ Bill in minutes
Without opposition present13 May 2024 - 10:13
PM Pashinyan's supporter: Church destroys Armenia's statehood
13 May 2024 - 09:59
Putin proposes Belousov as Shoigu's replacement
What is known about cabinet reshuffle13 May 2024 - 09:45
Death toll in partially collapsed apartment building in Belgorod climbs to 15
VIDEO13 May 2024 - 09:32
Paris supports talks between Azerbaijani, Armenian foreign ministers
Urges continuation of peace efforts13 May 2024 - 09:17
Progress toward lasting peace in the South Caucasus
Strategic diplomacy in Almaty13 May 2024 - 09:16
Man who took on coal industry to save forest - and won
13 May 2024 - 09:07
Canada, US to talk Canada’s NORAD next-gen air weapons systems
13 May 2024 - 08:01
Why these Brazilian airplanes loved by passengers conquering short-haul flying
13 May 2024 - 06:02
South Korea prepares support package worth over $7 billion for chip industry
13 May 2024 - 04:03
Dream Chaser: Sierra Space’s super spacecraft passes crucial tests
13 May 2024 - 02:04
China’s H-20 stealth bomber threatens "easy penetration" of Himalayan border
How can Indian Air Force respond?13 May 2024 - 00:04
Thales doubles down on radio production as US Army rethinks its network
12 May 2024 - 22:00
Ten wonderful agriturismos in Italy
Sun, sea and delcious food12 May 2024 - 20:03
Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Afghanistan
12 May 2024 - 18:03
IDF intercepts two projectiles fired from Rafah
12 May 2024 - 17:45