Britain's Defence Spending Paradox: Big Wallet, Modest Commitment

The UK ranks third globally in absolute defence spending—behind only the US and Germany. But as a percentage of GDP, Britain places 14th among NATO's 32 members. Trump is pushing allies toward 3.5% spending by 2035; the UK commits only to 2.7% by 2027–28, leaving a significant gap Starmer must address at this week's Ankara summit.