Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to prioritize defense spending, reaching 2.5% of GDP by 2030. While the commitment will be funded by cutting 72,000 civil service jobs and increasing R&D spending, economists warn that it may also require deep cuts in other public spending areas. Sunak declined to rule out further cuts, stating that the government is committed to maintaining investments in the NHS and schools. He believes that the world is now more dangerous than ever since the Cold War, warranting a shift in priorities. Sunak’s plan has drawn mixed reactions. While the Tories hope it will differentiate them from Labour in the upcoming election, Labour has criticized the Conservatives’ handling of defense procurement, army size, and recruitment targets.