BRITAIN ARMS UP: Starmer Builds £5BN Drone Army Based on Ukraine's Battlefield Lessons

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In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Britain has unveiled one of its biggest defence transformations in decades, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing a nearly £300 billion military investment plan focused on drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons. The UK government said more than £5 billion will be dedicated to drone technology as Britain restructures its armed forces based on lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield, where low-cost unmanned systems have reshaped modern warfare. The plan includes autonomous naval vessels, AI-powered aircraft systems and expanded drone capabilities for the British Army. Defence spending is set to rise to 2.7% of GDP by 2029 as London responds to growing security challenges, NATO commitments and concerns over Russia. The move marks a major shift in Britain’s military strategy, moving beyond traditional platforms towards a technology-driven future force. #ukdefence, #britain, #keirstarmer, #ukrainewar, #dro

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