Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges (opens original article in a new tab)

Britain's defence strategy faces scrutiny as nuclear spending surges globally, with the UK now third in nuclear expenditure.

• British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over disagreements on defence spending and nuclear strategy.
• UK's nuclear weapons spending increased to third highest globally, surpassing Russia.
• Global nuclear spending rose by 19% in 2025, with the US leading the increase.