In response to global threats, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled a significant increase in defence spending, allocating an additional £75 billion by 2030. To fund this pledge without increasing borrowing, around £3 billion will be saved by reducing the civil service to pre-pandemic staffing levels. The move has been welcomed by senior Tories, who advocate for investing in military capabilities rather than bureaucracy. Sunak’s announcement comes during a whistle-stop European visit where he pledged further military aid to Ukraine and emphasized the need for allies to enhance their defence spending.