At the upcoming Nato summit, Britain's commitment to increasing defence spending to 3.5% of GDP remains uncertain. Despite optimism from Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, senior UK officials expressed concerns over the nation's indecision, especially as countries like Italy and Belgium show readiness to boost their military budgets. Rutte cited the urgency to bolster spending, stating the threat from Russia could escalate, and emphasized the importance of a united front among allies. Currently, the UK plans to raise spending to 2.6% by 2027, with hopes of reaching 3% in the following parliamentary session.
Nato chief Mark Rutte urged allies to commit to increasing military spending to 3.5% of GDP, but the UK's indecision raises concerns over future readiness.
Rutte expressed confidence that nations would sign up for increased spending, yet insiders criticized UK's slow response amidst pressure for enhanced military budgets.
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