7 big questions as Britain hikes defense spending

UK Chancellor John Healey plans to announce an unexpected increase in defense spending during his first budget, aiming to meet NATO's 3.5% GDP commitment by 2035. Healey, previously defense secretary, seeks to demonstrate progress towards this target now that he is in the Treasury. This decision comes as a surprise, as it was anticipated that funding increases would be postponed until next year's spending review. The announcement could signify an early victory for the Ministry of Defence under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration.