The government’s new commitment to NATO’s 2% of GDP defence spending target will do little to help the economy this year, since the announced additional spending is focused in operations and recruitment. But it could boost growth further ahead should the government step up capital investment and the shift towards greater self-sufficiency benefit domestic industry amid US tariffs.
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