Starmer agrees to join £150 billion defence fund to help rearm Europe

Published on May 20, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK will join a new £150 billion European defence initiative, the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), marking a significant step in renewing UK-EU ties. The agreement, announced during the UK-EU summer summit at Lancaster House, is seen as a strategic move to enhance Britain's security amid growing tensions with Russia. It includes a major £126 billion defence procurement programme, giving British firms like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce access to EU contracts. Labour and government officials hailed the deal as a turning point, promising improved security, economic opportunity, and global influence for the UK in a "new era" of defence, trade, and cooperation with Europe.

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