UK's Starmer unveils US$20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan

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UK's Starmer unveils US$20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15 billion (US$20 billion) investment plan to modernize the UK's armed forces by 2029, marking a significant defense budget increase before his office transition in July.

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15 billion (US$20 billion) plan to modernise the UK's armed forces by 2029 before leaving office later in July.

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