Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, criticizing the government's inadequate funding for national defense. Healey's departure highlights significant internal disputes over a proposed 15 billion pound increase in defense spending. The UK, now the world's third largest nuclear spender, is set to allocate 25 percent of its defense budget to nuclear capabilities.

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