The global balance of power is shifting—and the UK may be preparing to take a bold step onto a new strategic stage.

Starmer set to call for multinational defence initiative to cut rearmament cost, FT reports

Press conference at the UK-EU summit at Lancaster House, in London
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on during a press conference at the UK-EU summit at Lancaster House on May 19, 2025 in London, England. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
Feb 13 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to make the case for the UK and its Western allies to forge a multinational defence initiative that could oversee joint weapons procurement and drive down the costs of rearmament, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing UK government officials.
(This story has been corrected to fix the spelling of Starmer’s first name)

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