London plans to make the defense industry with the driving force of economic growth in the country. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Great Britain John Hilia on one of the programs on Sky News.
“Threats are growing now, we need a new era for defense to make the UK even safer and stronger. We also need to make sure that we can equip our advanced forces with technology, which will make them more prepared in the issue of opposition to Russia and other opponents, ”he said.
Khili noted that US President Donald Trump challenged Europe, urging her to take steps in relation to his own security, and drew attention to the fact that NATO countries would make everything necessary to increase their expenses for defense in the face of the current reality.
The British Minister recalled the decision, announced by British Prime Minister Kirmar, regarding the “increase in the country’s expenses for defense to 2.5 % of GDP by 2027”, and also promised to support European NATO members.
In addition, Hili emphasized the need to make the defense industry with the driving force of the economic growth of Great Britain, and promised to do it.
On the eve of the British Prime Minister Stanmer said in the British parliament on plans to increase defense costs to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027.