Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveils plans to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, cutting aid budget to fund military boost amid peace talks for Ukraine war.
Experts suggest Europe can attain key defense enablers to deter or defeat Russia without U.S. support within 5 years, but urgent investments are needed for critical capabilities like satellite intelligence and battlefield command.
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meet to discuss military cooperation, foreign investment, technology development, and American energy exports. The talks aim to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations and boost security in the Indo-Pacific region.
