How much more is being spent on defence and will the UK hit Nato's targets?

BBC News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 16:04 UTC 1 min read

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BBC Verify looks at how much extra the government is committing to spend on defence and whether it means the UK will hit Nato's targets.

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How much more is being spent on defence and will the UK hit Nato's targets?

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