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Britain is answering Trump’s call — and spending big on defense

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President Donald Trump has been consistent, and he is correct: America’s allies must do more for their own defense and for our collective security.

Britain has heard that message — and we are acting on it, putting our money where our mouth is.

The United Kingdom is now undertaking its largest sustained increase in defense spending since the Cold War, on track to rise by 27% in real terms by 2030 as part of our commitment to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2035.

Under our new Defense Investment Plan, published Tuesday, the UK has committed an additional $20 billion in funding to a defense plan that’s set to spend $393 billion over the next four years. 

To put it in perspective, that’s more than enough money to buy all 32 NFL franchises — or the McDonald’s Corporation.

This weekend, the United Kingdom will proudly and wholeheartedly join our American friends to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

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