UK defense secretary warns Russia it is ready to deal with any incursions after spy ship spotted

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : The commitment includes 3.5% of GDP on core defense spending, with another 1.5% on infrastructure projects designed to support the nation's defense.
50% : Healey issued the warning as he made the case for increased defense spending a week before the government releases its new budget.
47% : Britain in June pledged to increase defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2035, in line with most other NATO nations.
40% : While Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged big increases in military spending in the face of threats from Russia, China and Iran, the government is facing tough choices as it eyes tax increases and spending cuts to close a multi-billion pound shortfall in its finances.

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