The British army would likely grow rather than shrink if the next prime minister commits to spending tens of billions of pounds more on the military in the face of rising threats, the defence secretary has told Sky News
Mr Sunak, by contrast, has signalled he is opposed to"arbitrary targets" and, while he has said he views the NATO goal of 2% as a"floor not a ceiling", the former chancellor has merely said British defence spending would rise to 2.5%"over time".
As for how an increase in defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 might impact on the size and capabilities of the army, Royal Navy andHe also said the army would carry out a review of what lessons can be drawn from Russia's invasion ofThis is set to include a requirement for more long-range artillery systems.
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