Petition · Ministry of Defence

Immediately increase defence spending to 4% GDP for 2yrs, then 3.5% GDP onwards

Closed 38 signatures

What the petition asks

Immediately (in 30 days) increase defence spending to 4% GDP for 2yrs. Then 3.5% GDP onwards.
Attempt to avoid giving money for arms to outside nations, but instead invest in the UK arms system.
Investment in expanding existing industry and creating new production sites in UK.
We think a level of dependence on outside factors has been established that should be removed from UK security institutions to reduce negative outcomes.

Timeline

7 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
7 Nov 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 38
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 7 May 2025
Closed 7 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.