"We are delivering on the strategic defence review to meet the threats we face. It is backed by the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War, with a total of over 270bn being invested across this parliament."
"The DIP will explain how the government will be able to fulfil the goals set out in the strategic defence review it published last year."
"Robertson will accuse non-military experts in the Treasury of vandalism, adding: We..."
The government has defended its defense spending, highlighting a substantial investment of over £270 billion during the current parliament. A spokesperson emphasized the commitment to the strategic defense review and the importance of finalizing the defense investment plan (DIP). The DIP aims to outline funding strategies to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP by the end of the next parliament. Critics express frustration over the lack of a timetable for the DIP's publication, which was expected last autumn.
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