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Why the PM's Defence Investment Plan is so controversial
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June 30, 2026
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3:30Now PlayingSir Keir Starmer has announced an extra £15bn of funding for the armed forces.
It is part of the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan, which the government says will include the largest-ever investment in drone warfare.
But will it be enough to deter future attacks from adversaries such as Russia?
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