UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit (opens original article in a new tab)

UK defence secretary Dan Jarvis pledges to release the delayed defence investment plan before the Nato summit, having secured additional funds, while negotiations with the Treasury continue.

• UK defence secretary Dan Jarvis promises to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in two weeks
• Jarvis secured around £1bn more than his predecessor for the plan, but it is unclear if this includes additional funds for the total defence budget
• Nato has a target for allies to reach 3.5% of GDP for defence by 2035, but the MoD is concerned about meeting commitments after the next general election