Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Twelve Nato nations, led by the UK, have announced a £37bn investment in the Deep Precision Strike project to develop advanced long-range missiles. The initiative aims to bolster European defense capabilities, though the weapons are not expected to be operational until the 2030s.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant shift in European military strategy and collective defense spending amid ongoing pressure from the US to increase national security budgets.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Yvette Cooper and Sir Keir Starmer arriving in Turkey on Tuesday
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