We’re on a war footing,’ Rishi Sunak unveils £75bn defence boost to combat Russia, Iran & China

DEFENCE spending will hit the 2.5 per cent of GDP target by the end of the decade, Rishi Sunak pledged today. The PM unveiled a plan to hike the annual armed forces cash to £87billion by 2030 - a £23billion hike on the current budget. Read more: ‘We’re on a war footing,’ Rishi says as he unveils £75bn defence boost to combat Russia, Iran & China threat The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: